Copilot

Bree said:

Microsoft extensively uses A/B testing for potential new features in the Insider builds. Some Insiders get the new features, others don't. Depending on user response and reactions the new feature may eventually get rolled out to all, or it may get dropped. Sometimes A/B testing seems to get used for features in the Retail build. Copilot seems to be one of those cases.

I have three fully supported devices on Retail build, all up to date, all with local accounts. Of those two have Copilot with their local account and one doesn't. Switching from a local account to a Microsoft account should enable Copilot. Sometimes (but not always) it will remain enabled when you switch back to a local account.

A/B Testing Across Products - Microsoft Research

In this blog post weâll talk about the high-level requirements needed for cross-product A/B testing, investigate an online and offline option, talk about privacy concerns, and discuss other considerations

www.microsoft.com

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With regard to OneDrive in particular, I get the impression from forum postings that Microsoft uses Ax/By testing wherein the indices x and y can run into big numbers

Bree said:

Microsoft extensively uses A/B testing for potential new features in the Insider builds. Some Insiders get the new features, others don't. Depending on user response and reactions the new feature may eventually get rolled out to all, or it may get dropped. Sometimes A/B testing seems to get used for features in the Retail build. Copilot seems to be one of those cases.

I have three fully supported devices on Retail build, all up to date, all with local accounts. Of those two have Copilot with their local account and one doesn't. Switching from a local account to a Microsoft account should enable Copilot. Sometimes (but not always) it will remain enabled when you switch back to a local account.

A/B Testing Across Products - Microsoft Research

In this blog post weâll talk about the high-level requirements needed for cross-product A/B testing, investigate an online and offline option, talk about privacy concerns, and discuss other considerations

www.microsoft.com

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All my computers have Microsoft accounts, and I had the dickens of a time getting Copilot on my HP 15" Lappy. I still don't know how I finally got it, but now it's on all of my computers!

This Copilot Preview thingie on Local Account PC's has become ridiculous.

Just yesterday I commented that this programme showed up on one of my two Win 11 laptops but not the other. Both are on version 22631.3085 and Local Account only.

I now find that on both machines, I can activate the programme with two simple, repeatable steps after boot:

1) reg \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Copilot\BingChat IsUserEligible, edit value from 0 to 1 and save
2) Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar and turn the CoPilot Preview slider off then back on

Doubtless, this won't work a week from next Tuesday but it's quite repeatable today.

On a related note, I installed ChatGPT a few weeks ago. This installation was quite seamless and the programme then invited me to nominate the first topic. I asked two questions then followed with in-depth interrogations, both of which finished with a caveat from the programme that its' information was limited to prior 2023 and it had no internet access. So not too much use then.

Yesterday I returned to it to see if both it (ChatGPT) and CoPilot Preview would give the same answers to the same questions ... just my idle curiosity. ChatGPT now, suddenly, requires logging into an MS account before it plays with you. I've subsequently uninstalled it.

I asked CoPilot: Do you give any personal opinions?

CoPilot began generating a response that went something like: I try not to as I am a machine and not a human + more......... which quickly vanished and was replaced by: My mistake, I can’t give a response to that right now. Let’s try a different topic.

So I guess I won't be asking who's going to win the big games tomorrow.

I've turned it off now, but if I hadn't, I'd like to ask it if it murdered Cortana

@Hazel123

I think Cortana died from lack of exercise. When we were kids, we knew the slogan, "Use it or lose it!" Hardly anybody used Cortana recently.

Hazel123 said:

I've turned it off now, but if I hadn't, I'd like to ask it if it murdered Cortana

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You might see an answer in the Daily Mail one of these days.

ian50 said:

ChatGPT now, suddenly, requires logging into an MS account before it plays with you. I've subsequently uninstalled it.

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Watch for the same thing coming soon to a CoPilot near you.

ian50 said:

Doubtless, this won't work a week from next Tuesday but it's quite repeatable today.

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I wouldn't be so sure about that. I had Copilot with a local account in 22631.3007. Then I installed the Preview CU for 22631.3085, the preview of the non-security patches to be included in the next Patch Tuesday CU.

I was disappointed to find that it had removed Copilot, your tip brought it back.

@Bree

Yahbut, you watch. Next reboot, it's a goner, and the reg value is back to 0.

'Course, you can do it again, I suppose.

WTF!?!?!?

I always suspected AI doesn't even know what time it is.

I decided to reactivate copilot to ask "Copilot - did you murder Cortana". As suspected, Copilot is just Bing in disguise ......

Just web searches?

Edwin said:

WTF!?!?!?

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You hiding your location? I'm not.....

I asked Copilot the question 'what is the meaning of life' and Copilot's concise answer is below. It is a very well balanced answer based on the references it finds, IMHO.

It goes far, far, far, far beyond web searches.

No other question affects more people since the dawn of time, no other question has more perspectives and facets, no other question requires more balancing to provide an answer.

As is the case with any other tool, you need to use Copilot with a minimum of skill, the more skillful you use Copilot, the better your results will be.
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That is a very profound and complex question, and there is no definitive or universal answer to it. Different people and cultures may have different beliefs and perspectives on the meaning of life, and some may not believe that life has any inherent meaning at all. However, some possible ways to approach this question are:

• From a philosophical point of view, the meaning of life can be seen as the value or significance that one assigns to one’s own existence, actions, and relationships. Some philosophers have argued that the meaning of life is subjective and personal, and that each individual can create their own meaning through their choices and goals. Others have suggested that the meaning of life is objective and universal, and that it depends on some higher purpose or moral principle that transcends human preferences1
• From a religious point of view, the meaning of life can be seen as the purpose or plan that God or a higher power has for one’s creation and destiny. Some religions teach that the meaning of life is to serve and worship God, to follow his commandments, and to attain salvation or enlightenment in the afterlife. Others teach that the meaning of life is to cultivate one’s soul, to practice compassion and kindness, and to achieve harmony with nature and the universe2
• From a scientific point of view, the meaning of life can be seen as the result or consequence of the natural laws and processes that govern the origin, evolution, and diversity of living organisms. Some scientists have proposed that the meaning of life is to explore and understand the mysteries of the cosmos, to discover and invent new knowledge and technologies, and to enhance the well-being and happiness of oneself and others. Others have argued that the meaning of life is to survive and reproduce, to adapt and evolve, and to contribute to the genetic and cultural legacy of humankind3

Ultimately, the meaning of life is a personal and existential question that each individual can answer for themselves, based on their own beliefs, values, and experiences. There is no right or wrong answer, only different ways of looking at the same question. What matters most is that one lives authentically and meaningfully, according to one’s own definition of the meaning of life45
I hope this helps you to reflect on your own question and to find your own answer.
1: Meaning of life - Wikipedia 2: [Religion and the Meaning of Life and Death | Pew Research Center] 3: What Is the Meaning of Life? | Psychology Today 4: What Makes Life Meaningful? | Psychology Today 5: Life | Definition, Origin, Evolution, Diversity, & Facts | Britannica

It’s 42 . Computer is wrong

That was a very thorough answer though.

Here is another question that demonstrates Copilot's capability and even entices Copilot to write an original poem.

What is beauty?
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Beauty is a complex and subjective concept that can be defined in many ways. Some possible definitions are:

• Beauty is the quality or group of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind1.
• Beauty is the relation between the beautiful object as a whole and its parts, which should stand in the right proportion to each other and compose an integrated harmonious whole2.
• Beauty is the connection between pleasure and beauty, such that for an object to be beautiful is for it to cause disinterested pleasure2.
• Beauty is the value, attitude, or function of beautiful objects, such as their worth, their ability to inspire love, or their role in fulfilling a purpose2.

Beauty is also influenced by cultural, historical, and personal factors, such as the standards of beauty in different societies, the changes in aesthetic preferences over time, and the individual tastes and preferences of the observers2.

Therefore, beauty is not a fixed or objective property, but rather a dynamic and relative one.

Some examples of beautiful things are landscapes, sunsets, humans, works of art, music, mathematics, and many more. Beauty can be found in almost anything, depending on how one perceives and appreciates it. Beauty can also be expressed in various forms, such as poetry, painting, sculpture, photography, and so on.

Here is a short poem I wrote about beauty:

Beauty is a mystery
That eludes the eye
But captivates the heart
And fills the soul with joy

Beauty is a harmony
That resonates the ear
But transcends the sound
And elevates the spirit

Beauty is a wonder
That fascinates the mind
But surpasses the reason
And inspires the imagination

I hope you enjoyed my poem and learned something new about beauty.
1: Beauty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster 2: Beauty - Wikipedia

Anyway, as is the case with any other tool, it is garbage in garbage out. If you feed garbage into Copilot, then Copilot will give you garbage, and I'd say blame yourself, not the tool.

The reverse is also true, though. Use Copilot with aplomb and you will reap the GREATEST benefits

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
She walks in beauty, like the night …