# What is Copilot? Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s AI assistant

> Microsoft has attached the Copilot name to so many products that a simple question like “What is Copilot?” now needs a little more context.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-copilot/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a53b1d1e176d9a564bf014c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #microsoft #xbox #chatgpt #openai #gemini #copilot #ai
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