Microsoft Copilot can talk now: 3 new features that make it more like ChatGPT and Google Gemini

Copilot, Microsoft's AI companion, got some big updates today, including advanced voice and vision capabilities. These new enhancements bring it more in line with other AI chatbots like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (though it’s worth noting that the latter underpins Copilot). Some may even argue that the new-and-improved Copilot now outshines the aforementioned AI tools — but that's up to you to decide. Curious about the new utilities that Microsoft introduced for Copilot? Stick around. SEE ALSO: Microsoft Copilot can now help with Excel formulas, make PowerPoints, and more 1. Copilot Voice Similar to the recently announced Gemini Live update and ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, Microsoft has debuted Copilot Voice, which allows users to have smooth, engaging verbal conversations with Copilot. Credit: Microsoft Just like Gemini Live and ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, you'll have the ability to interrupt Copilot Voice. Plus, there will be four voices you can choose from. In an early demo Microsoft shared with Mashable, Copilot Voice spoke with filler words and disfluencies like “ums” and “likes.” The voice had a slightly metallic tone, but it’s too early to determine if this will carry over once it rolls out to customers. 2. Copilot Vision As you browse the web, Microsoft revealed that the upgraded Copilot can now “see what you see and hear what you hear." Copilot Vision demo with Rotten Tomatoes Credit: Microsoft While most of the popular AI chatbots can handle text and images, Copilot Vision's edge is that it can interact with you while observing your browsing activity. In other words, Copilot Vision can process text and images on your screen in real time, ready to jump in with answers to your questions, suggest next moves, and keep things running smoothly without interrupting your workflow. One use case for Copilot Vision would be scrolling through Rotten Tomatoes and scratching your head on which film you should watch. With Copilot's help (again, it can see what y