copilot
noun
co·pi·lot
ˈkō-ˌpī-lət 
: a qualified pilot who assists or relieves the pilot but is not in command
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These tools, from chatbots helping with customer inquiries to AI copilot functionalities found in platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce, streamline processes.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
While many legacy cybersecurity vendors have released AI copilots or assistants, only a small group have rolled out agents that can take autonomous action.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The future will be defined by the interplay between agents and copilots, between automation and human oversight.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
An employee could query the chat or copilot to get access to colleagues’ email content, potentially exposing personal information, client communications or executive discussions.
—Keren Katz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
While many legacy cybersecurity vendors have released AI copilots or assistants, only a small group have rolled out agents that can take autonomous action.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The future will be defined by the interplay between agents and copilots, between automation and human oversight.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
An employee could query the chat or copilot to get access to colleagues’ email content, potentially exposing personal information, client communications or executive discussions.
—Keren Katz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Copilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copilot. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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copilot
noun
co·pi·lot
ˈkō-ˌpī-lət
: a pilot who assists the pilot or commander of a flight of an aircraft or spacecraft
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