The Copilot Team is enhancing Copilot by integrating the best of AI search to provide intelligent answers combined with trusted, clickable citations and aggregated sources. Starting with the Fall Release, Copilot responses will prominently display sources, improving transparency and trust. A dedicated search experience within Copilot will offer greater depth, breadth, and precision, adapting responses to be concise for simple queries or detailed for complex ones.
Trust and Freedom
Searching satisfies a human instinct to explore and trust information. Copilot Search, initially launched in Bing, merges traditional and generative search to meet these needs. User feedback highlighted the importance of trust in sources, leading to more visible citations in Copilot's answers. Instead of just summaries, users now see exactly where information originates, with clickable links to publisher content. This feature allows users to verify and explore information naturally and confidently.
Enhanced Search Experience
Copilot now offers a dedicated search mode accessible via a drop-down menu, delivering curated answers with rich references. Navigation links at the top of responses simplify access to relevant sites, providing quick, direct paths for straightforward queries like “amazon” or “TripAdvisor NYC.” For complex questions, Copilot links to precise official sources, balancing speed and depth while maintaining user control.
Supporting a Healthy Web Ecosystem
These updates are designed with publishers and content owners in mind, promoting a healthy web ecosystem. Citations are clearly visible inline and at the bottom of responses, with a full list of references available in a right-side pane. This design ensures users can easily access original sources, supporting transparency and respect for content ownership.
Overall, these improvements aim to make Copilot a trustworthy, transparent, and powerful AI search companion that respects user needs for clarity, control, and reliable information.
