Copilot is accessible in most Windows software, but Microsoft wants to bring its disparate AI tools together into one easy-to-use hub. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, confirmed the existence of a long-rumored Copilot “super app" on Wednesday.
Nadella confirmed the app would include access to Copilot tools like Autopilots, Cowork, and Code, alongside its chatbot functionality, all in software designed to span "both consumer and commercial experiences."
The new Copilot service will launch this quarter. If that hits its planned release window, it likely means we'll see the new "super app" by October. If it's offered as part of Windows 11, it may mean it arrives on your computer without you needing to download anything.
Nadella called this new app a “major step forward” for Copilot and teased that it would share more information soon. Back in May, Fortune first reported Microsoft was working on a super app to bring together its tools.
OpenAI recently unveiled its own "super app," called ChatGPT Work, while Anthropic's Claude Cowork works similarly, combining more advanced tools with its chatbot. Many AI tech companies believe these all-encompassing apps are the future of how you will interact with their large language model tech.
Copilot was a major focus of Microsoft's earnings call, with the company confirming an increase in user base over the last quarter. Nadella said user satisfaction scores for Copilot have doubled, although he didn't share any specific metrics on how that was determined.
Nadella said, “The number of conversations per user nearly doubled year-over-year.” He also confirmed weekly engagement with Copilot is on par with both Outlook and Teams. It's unclear whether these figures also refer to users who interact with Copilot AI in those tools, such as for meeting recaps or drafting emails.