copilot

noun

co·​pi·​lot ˈkō-ˌpī-lət How to pronounce copilot (audio)
: a qualified pilot who assists or relieves the pilot but is not in command

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These agents, unlike chatbots or copilots, can use logical reasoning and higher-level decision-making to carry out tasks, and are considered the next step in AI development. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 Enterprises are actively experimenting with open models across four broad categories: copilots, fraud detection, document generation and summarization and generative AI chatbots. Thomas Cornely, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates. Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 What's next: Consumer chatbots aren't going anywhere, and neither are copilots, but AI agents will likely start to attract even more of the buzz. Ina Fried, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for copilot 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of copilot was in 1927

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“Copilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copilot. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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copilot

noun
co·​pi·​lot ˈkō-ˌpī-lət How to pronounce copilot (audio)
: a pilot who assists the pilot or commander of a flight of an aircraft or spacecraft

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