In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at Microsoft’s newest Copilot feature that lets users type to Vision instead of relying solely on voice.

Highlights

00:10 — Microsoft has rolled out a new update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows for Windows Insiders. This update allows users to interact with Copilot Vision using text inputs, and Copilot will respond, in turn, with text outputs in the same chat window. Previously, interactions with Copilot Vision were only possible through voice commands.

00:50 — Microsoft has been rolling out new Copilot features rapidly in recent months. Vision allows you to interact with the AI assistant, Copilot, to answer questions about what's displayed on your screen or captured by your mobile camera feed. There’s been a significant push from Microsoft to make Copilot a voice-first AI tool.

01:29 — Ultimately, this approach lowers the barrier to entry for users by removing the complexity associated with engaging with Copilot solely through text inputs. However, consumers will always desire choice, and this addition to Copilot’s capabilities is a positive step for Microsoft.

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