Move over, Siri! Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot, powered by the same tech as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is now flying solo on iPhones and iPads. This free app lets you chat, write, and even generate images, all without needing to dive into Bing.
This marks a shift from Copilot’s previous home within Bing, offering users a dedicated way to tap into its AI smarts. Meanwhile, OpenAI launched its own ChatGPT app back in May, so the battle for your digital sidekick’s affection just got a bit more interesting.
Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, crafting emails, or whipping up stunning visuals, Copilot promises to be your pocket-sized AI pal. Ready to give it a spin? Download the app for free and see what the future of personal AI assistants holds.
I decided to give Copilot a try, and the results were good. First, you have to download the Copilot app from the Apple app store. There are many apps with copilot in the name, so search for Microsoft Copilot. After downloading the app, simply launch the app and ask away.
I decided to try the image generation first. I asked copilot to draw a small Husky puppy playing in the snow. As you can see from the results below, it worked well.
Next I tested the integrated web searching and logic. I asked, does Tega Cay, SC have a local newspaper? The answer was good, but not prefect because the Tega Cay Sun is not only a Facebook page, we also have a dedicated webpage (www.tegacaysun.com) and provide monthly printed papers.
What about history and writing an urban biography? I asked Copilot to write a short history of the city of Tega Cay, SC. The answer was very good and if you wanted more detailed information, you can ask Copilot to provide more detailed information as a follow up response.
Full Response:
Tega Cay is a city in York County, South Carolina, located on a peninsula along Lake Wylie. The name means “beautiful peninsula” in an unknown Polynesian language. The city was founded in 1970 by the Ervin Company, which envisioned a recreational community where people could live as if on vacation all year round. The original homes had Polynesian-style rooflines and many streets were named after islands. The city also had a riverboat, the Kontiki, that offered tours and entertainment on the lake.
However, the developer faced financial difficulties and went bankrupt in 1982. The residents decided to incorporate the city and establish their own tax base and government. The city adopted a strong mayor-council form of government, with a mayor and four council members elected for two-year terms. The city also expanded its boundaries by annexing areas beyond the peninsula, including commercial districts along Highway 160.
In 1999, the Newland Corporation bought the remaining undeveloped land in Tega Cay and began a new phase of development called Lakeshore. This included newer homes, a clubhouse, a pool, a recreation center, and an additional nine holes to the golf course. The city also improved its parks, trails, and playgrounds, and planned for a 62-acre park along the Catawba River with sports fields, an amphitheater, and a paddle boat launch.
Today, Tega Cay is a thriving city with a population of over 12,000. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, and has strong ties to both states. It is known for its recreational amenities, scenic views, and quality of life. The city’s motto is “The Good Life”.
And finally I asked Copilot to explain a math equation to test its ability to assist students, teachers or parents will learning math. My question was, can you explain the following algebra equation to an 8th grade student, 6x + 3 = 8x – 21? The answer was excellent and Copilot could be a valuable teaching assistant.
Full Response:
Sure, I can explain the following algebra equation to an 8th grade student:
6x + 3 = 8x – 21
This equation means that the value of the expression on the left side is equal to the value of the expression on the right side. The variable x represents an unknown number that we want to find. To do that, we need to use some rules of algebra to simplify and rearrange the equation until we have x by itself on one side.
One rule of algebra is that we can add or subtract the same number to both sides of an equation without changing its meaning. For example, if we subtract 3 from both sides, we get:
6x + 3 – 3 = 8x – 21 – 3
Simplifying, we get:
6x = 8x – 24
Another rule of algebra is that we can multiply or divide both sides of an equation by the same number (except zero) without changing its meaning. For example, if we divide both sides by 2, we get:
6x/2 = 8x – 24/2
Simplifying, we get:
3x = 4x – 12
Now, we want to get all the terms with x on one side and all the numbers on the other side. To do that, we can subtract 4x from both sides, and we get:
3x – 4x = 4x – 12 – 4x
Simplifying, we get:
-x = -12
Finally, to get x by itself, we can multiply both sides by -1, and we get:
-x 8 (-1) = -12 * (-1)
Simplifying, we get:
x = 12
This means that the value of x that makes the equation true is 12. We can check our answer by plugging it back into the original equation and see if both sides are equal:
6(12) + 3 = 8(12) – 21
Simplifying, we get:
75 = 75
This is true, so our answer is correct.
I hope this explanation helped you understand how to solve this algebra equation. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. 😊
So, if you have ever wonder about this new AI you keep hearing about in the news and want to give it a try. Download the Microsoft Copilot App for your iPhone or iPad and have fun. If you have an Android, you can use the ChatGPT app for android, or the Bard mobile app for Android by Google.
About Dr. Tom
Thomas Hyslip currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Criminology, University of South Florida teaching exclusively in the online Master of Science in Cybercrime program. The program is a unique blend of criminology, digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, and incident response course work.
Prior to USF, Dr. Hyslip worked as a Special Agent with the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) and United States Secret Service for 23 years. While assigned to the DCIS Southeast Field Office, Dr. Hyslip led an undercover operation dedicated to targeting and dismantling the most egregious cyber-criminal enterprises. Dr. Hyslip worked with the National Security Agency, and the United States Cyber Command to identify and infiltrate cyber-criminal organizations targeting the DoD.
In 2012, Dr. Hyslip was promoted to lead the newly created Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Cyber Resident Agency. He led daily procedural and operational activities of special agents in eight locations across the eastern United States responding to computer intrusions within the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base. His office also provided computer forensic support to all DCIS offices and investigations within the Eastern United States, Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. During this time, Dr. Hyslip worked proactively to target international Cyber-Crime groups and worked undercover to penetrate underground cyber-crime organizations which resulted in the dismantlement of the WebStresser DDoS platform in 2018; the ExoStresser DDoS platform in 2019; and the PowerStresser DDoS platform in 2020.
Dr. Hyslip is also a retired U.S. Army Colonel. His last assignment was as a Historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History. He was previously assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General as an Environmental Engineer, and as an Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. COL Hyslip has a mix of active duty and reserve assignments spanning over 27 years including assignments with the US African Command, Office of Inspector General, the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General, and the US Army Reserve Information Operations Command. In 2005, COL Hyslip deployed to Iraq with the 306th Military Police Battalion and earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge.
Dr. Hyslip earned his Doctor of Science degree in Information Assurance from Capitol College, Master of Science degree in Technology Systems from East Carolina University, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University. Tom and his wife Susan live in Tega Cay, SC with their daughter Reagan.
