POLL: Is anyone out there actually using Microsoft Copilot? 📊

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Microsoft Copilot is generating a lot of buzz in the tech industry, particularly among people who use Microsoft’s software and services.

Microsoft seems determined to put Copilot features everywhere, appearing in almost all of its services. While you can usually disable or remove these features, this push highlights a somewhat frantic and unclear overall plan for AI technology.

As we cover Microsoft closely, we’ve been following the growing focus on Copilot and AI. Recent reports suggest Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is pushing employees to embrace AI, with potential consequences for those who don’t, especially as the company revises its internal forecasts. While Microsoft is investing heavily in AI, public reaction, particularly on social media, seems largely negative. A recent partnership between LG and Microsoft to include Copilot in LG TVs faced significant criticism, ultimately leading LG to allow users to disable the feature.

Microsoft made a remarkably insightful early investment in OpenAI, which quickly gave them a leading edge in AI technology – specifically, the models behind popular tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. However, Google is rapidly catching up, and these two companies are constantly pushing each other to achieve better results.

As an analyst, I’m constantly observing the ongoing debate around AI – it’s definitely a hot topic, and likely won’t disappear anytime soon. That leads me to a key question: are *you* currently using AI in your work or personal life? I’m really interested in hearing about your experiences.

Microsoft Copilot is a handy tool with many applications. I personally use it almost every day to reformat text, especially long lists generated by Excel. It quickly transforms messy data into something easier to read, saving time and effort. Copilot can also summarize information from the web, though it’s important to verify the accuracy of its responses. Businesses are also finding value in Copilot, particularly the versions integrated with Azure and GitHub. Its ability to securely store and manage company data within Azure, while adhering to data privacy regulations, makes it a strong choice for industries like government, law, and finance.

It’s often frustrating too. Microsoft’s AI features in Photos, for example, don’t really work well. Copilot still tends to flatter users and frequently gives wrong answers. Plus, it’s incredibly costly to run, and many people doubt its long-term sustainability. This technology is driving up the price of computer memory, increasing carbon emissions, and making it easier for misinformation and spam to spread.

I often use Microsoft Copilot because I cover Microsoft products, but it’s hard to ignore how well other AI options work with different platforms. Microsoft used to have a strong, connected suite of products, which would have been a natural fit for Copilot, especially on mobile devices. Now that Copilot is mostly limited to PCs, I think many people are choosing services like Google Gemini and ChatGPT that are more widely available and better integrated with mobile. In many areas, like editing photos and videos, even Samsung’s AI tools are more capable than Copilot.

Several analytics companies indicate Copilot is quite popular, though it’s used much less than ChatGPT. However, it’s important to remember that Copilot actually *runs on* ChatGPT, which complicates direct comparisons.

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2025-12-19 22:39