Microsoft has introduced a free version of its Copilot bot within the popular messaging app Telegram. This innovative AI chatbot, currently in its beta phase, allows users to search, ask questions, and chat directly within the messaging app, enhancing the user experience with AI-driven interactions.
How to access the official Copilot bot in Telegram
To utilize the Copilot bot on Telegram, users need to search for @CopilotOfficialBot and verify its authenticity by looking for the checkmark. Once found, users must share their Telegram phone number with Microsoft to activate the bot. This step is essential for functionality but may raise privacy concerns among some users. The bot is available for free on both mobile and desktop versions of Telegram, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
Copilot for Telegram features
Copilot for Telegram is designed to handle a variety of text-based requests. It can:
- Perform internet searches: Users can ask Copilot to search the web for information, providing quick and comprehensive answers.
- Suggest movies: The bot can recommend movies based on user preferences.
- Generate workout routines: Copilot can create personalized workout plans.
- Assist with coding tasks: Developers can get help with coding queries and tasks.
- Translate conversations: The bot can translate text between different languages.
- Provide quick facts: Users can ask for quick facts and trivia on various topics.
However, it is important to note that Copilot for Telegram is limited to text-based interactions and cannot generate images. Additionally, there is a daily limit of 30 interactions, meaning users can only have 30 back-and-forth exchanges with the bot per day.
Microsoft’s move to integrate Copilot into Telegram aligns with a broader trend of AI companies embedding their language models into messaging apps. For instance, Meta has integrated Meta AI into Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, while Google has introduced its Gemini bot in Google Messages on Android devices. These integrations highlight the growing importance of AI in enhancing communication and information retrieval within messaging platforms.
As Microsoft continues to expand its Copilot bot in Telegram and other offerings across various platforms, including business applications, PCs, and Microsoft 365, the introduction of Copilot in Telegram represents a strategic effort to make AI more accessible and useful in everyday interactions. Users can look forward to further enhancements and possibly new features as the bot evolves beyond its beta phase.
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