Microsoft’s New Copilot Application Sparked Controversy

Microsoft has started to offer the new Copilot application, which it introduced at this year’s Build event, to some Windows 11 users. However, some users say that the application is too similar to ChatGPT.

Windows 11’s new Copilot app is similar to ChatGPT, testers say

While the Copilot application developed by Microsoft for Windows 11 was used as a side panel in previous versions, it now appears to users as a full-screen application. This change allows users to use Copilot more flexibly. However, some testers suggest that the new app’s design is too similar to ChatGPT.

In the new Copilot application, features such as displaying previous chats on the left have attracted the attention of users. These similarities relate to the general use of Copilot in Windows 11. It is stated that there is no big difference between the two applications, except for the chat bar in the middle of the application and its slightly more colorful design.

Actually, we cannot completely blame Microsoft for this. Because many ChatGPT alternatives allow users to adapt to new applications more easily by adopting a layout they are familiar with. Just as social media applications offer similar user interfaces, AI-powered chat applications have adopted a similar approach.

It is stated that Microsoft can make the design more original during the development process of Copilot. The app is currently being tested in the Windows Insider program and changes to the design may be made before public release. If you want to try the new Copilot application, you need to participate in the Windows 11 Insider testing program.

It’s important to remember that test versions should not be run on your main computer and are likely to cause problems. There is also the possibility that a feature included in the testing process will not be included in the final version of Windows 11.