Microsoft’s Copilot AI Sneaks into Telegram

Microsoft’s new Copilot AI has been integrated into the messaging app Telegram, marking its first foray into social media applications. The integration is part of Microsoft’s ‘copilot-for-social’ project, aiming to extend generative AI’s reach into social media. Currently operational in the US and UK, the Copilot bot on Telegram is free to use but requires a phone number for activation, possibly limiting access for EU users due to strict data protection laws. Users can interact with the bot by searching for ‘@CopilotOfficialBot’ in Telegram, allowing up to 30 queries per day without needing a separate account. This move by Microsoft could signal the beginning of broader integration of AI chatbots across various messaging platforms, despite potential concerns over privacy and data security among users.