How Microsoft turned 'copilot' into a catchall for AI
Microsoft's Copilot branding can confuse consumers due to its broad application across multiple AI tools, leading to misunderstandings regarding functionality.
Siddiq et al. (2022) noted that code smells were prevalent in suggestions from Copilot, identifying 18 distinct types highlighting potential quality issues.
Microsoft has enhanced Copilot with new features like agent mode, #codebase tools, and image interactions, improving developer productivity and experience.
Microsoft has enhanced Copilot with new features like agent mode, #codebase tools, and image interactions, improving developer productivity and experience.