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Copilot

What does “Copilot” mean?

Copilot: Assistant built into an existing tool that suggests, drafts or completes work while a person stays in charge of each decision. Used generically, the word describes this side-by-side style; it is also part of specific product names such as GitHub Copilot.

Copilot visual guide: Assistant built into an existing tool that suggests, drafts or completes work while a person stays in charge of each decision. Used generically, the word describes this side-by-side style; it is also part of specific product names such as GitHub Copilot.
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What is an example of “Copilot”?

A spreadsheet copilot might propose a formula, but the user decides whether to insert it.

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