Microsoft Copilot vs Watson Assistant

2023. Microsoft brings Copilot to Windows 10



With the upcoming release of Windows 10 version 22H2, accessible to participants in Microsoft's Windows Insider program, Windows 10 is set to acquire Copilot capabilities akin to those found in Windows 11. Users will have the ability to pose questions and seek suggestions from Copilot across various tasks and subjects, engaging with the chatbot through either typed or spoken interactions after activating the Copilot icon on the taskbar. However, the experience on Windows 10 is somewhat limited compared to Copilot on Windows 11, as it currently cannot execute actions such as customizing preferences, adjusting settings, or opening applications—though Microsoft suggests in a blog post that these functionalities may be introduced in future updates.


2023. Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to Copilot



Earlier this year, Microsoft initiated a significant AI initiative within its Bing search engine, seamlessly incorporating a ChatGPT-like interface into search results. Now, in less than a year, the company is rebranding from Bing Chat to Microsoft Copilot, the new moniker for the chat interface accessible through Bing, Microsoft Edge, and Windows 11. Initially, Microsoft emphasized competition with Google in the realm of AI, but it appears that the focus has shifted towards ChatGPT. This rebranding coincides with OpenAI's revelation that 100 million users engage with ChatGPT weekly. Despite a substantial partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, valued in billions, both entities are vying for the same clientele in the AI assistant market, with Microsoft positioning Copilot as the preferred choice for consumers and businesses.


2023. Microsoft Bing to gain more personalized answers, support for DALLE-E 3 and watermarked AI images



Microsoft's Bing is set to undergo significant AI enhancements, incorporating support for OpenAI's latest DALLE-E 3 model, delivering more personalized responses in both search and chat functionalities. Additionally, the platform will feature tools to watermark images as AI-generated. These updates were unveiled at an event in New York, where Microsoft also introduced new Surface devices equipped with built-in AI experiences. The Windows 11 upgrade, scheduled for September 26, will bring numerous AI improvements, including the integration of the AI helper Copilot, expanding its reach to Bing, Edge, and Microsoft 365 Copilot in the fall. For enterprise customers, both Microsoft 365 Copilot and a new workplace AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Chat, will be available starting November 1, 2023. Moreover, AI experiences are slated to extend to various Windows apps such as Paint, Photos, Clipchamp, and more.


2018. IBM unveiled voice assistant for business and it's called ... Watson



In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," the super-intelligent robot Marvin was frequently asked to perform menial tasks, leading to his perpetual state of depression. A similar situation could arise with IBM's AI Watson. IBM intends to utilize Watson as a voice assistant, primarily answering basic inquiries related to weather, traffic, and schedules. Adding to the complexity, people may not even realize they are interacting with Watson since the service is white-labeled. This means that any company can now create its own voice assistant using the Watson Assistant platform and assign it a distinctive name like Ivie, for example. In fact, Watson Assistant is already deployed in various locations, including the Munich Airport and the Royal Bank of Scotland.