Microsoft's Copilot gains the ability to complete web tasks on your behalf

TL;DR: The goal of AI has always been to take mundane tasks off our plates so we can focus on more important things. Microsoft's new Copilot Actions brings that reality a bit closer. The feature enables Copilot to complete online errands for you, such as booking reservations. The tool comes alongside Copilot Search, a search engine that ditches traditional search results in favor of AI-generated summaries. Copilot Actions uses simple chat prompts to allow you to offload things like booking travel arrangements, ordering flowers, and even scheduling a ride after an event through existing online services. Microsoft has partnered with Expedia, Booking.com, and Kayak for travel arrangements, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, and 1-800-Flowers for floral deliveries. However, the feature isn't limited to just partner sites. Microsoft says it works with most similar websites, paving the way for Copilot to handle all kinds of online errands. While other companies such as Amazon, OpenAI, ... Read full article.