Microsoft Copilot
A name Microsoft uses for several AI products. Features vary by app and plan, so name the one you mean.
The fuller definition
Microsoft Copilot is branding for Microsoft's AI assistants and experiences, including consumer and workplace offerings. Capabilities depend on the particular product and account.
- Microsoft
Provider
- Copilot product
Specific assistant experience
- Account
Available features and data access
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A workplace assistant may use authorized organizational context through its configured integrations.
The distinction that matters
Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot are different product contexts; neither name identifies one universal model.
Related terms
GitHub Copilot
An AI helper for programmers that suggests code as they type.
FoundationsApplication
The app or website you actually use, like ChatGPT or Claude. It wraps around the model and decides what files, searches, and tools the model gets.
Agents & automationConnector
A link between an AI app and a service you use, like your email or document store.
Where it is taught
Choose an AI tool around the work productSource and further reading
Microsoft · CopilotThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.