The rise of AI has changed how we work and talk about technology. Almost everyone now mentions AI in day to day conversations. With this rise came new ideas and tools, including the AI copilot. What is it, and why is it becoming so popular? Let’s take a simple look.
What is an AI copilot?
A copilot in an aircraft supports the main pilot. An AI copilot works in a similar way. It is a smart helper built into everyday work tools like Gmail, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
This helper handles many tasks for you so you can focus on more important work. A common example is Google Gemini. Another example is Microsoft 365 Copilot, first launched for large companies in November 2023, then later opened to small businesses and individuals in January 2024.
How does it boost productivity?
Let’s look at Gmail. Writing a work email usually takes time. You think about what to say, write it out, edit it, and then send it. This can easily take 20 minutes or more. But with an AI copilot inside Gmail, you only need to tell it what the email should say, the tone you want, and how long it should be. It then creates the message for you in seconds.
Your job is to review the message, edit if needed, and send it. The copilot can even help with the edits. Something that took 20 minutes now takes less than 5. This is the power of an AI copilot. It makes work faster and easier without lowering quality.
I tested this myself using Google Gemini in the Gmail Android app. After giving it a short prompt, it produced a clear and well written message in seconds. All I had to do was review it, tap insert, add the recipient’s email and subject, and press send.
More businesses and professionals are now relying on AI copilots because the benefits are real. If you want to save time, reduce stress, and get more done, an AI copilot can help you do exactly that.
