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Microsoft's AI Copilot Trails Rivals Despite OpenAI Edge
4 Feb
Summary
- Microsoft's Copilot lags behind competitors despite OpenAI tech.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's $100 billion OpenAI investment is nonbinding.
- Anthropic's Claude Cowork demonstrates superior functionality to Copilot.

Microsoft is facing challenges in leveraging its exclusive access to OpenAI's intellectual property and models, with its AI tool Copilot not meeting competitive benchmarks. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly described his substantial investment in OpenAI as nonbinding and privately voiced concerns regarding the company's operational discipline. This comes as OpenAI is seeking significant capital ahead of a potential IPO.
Despite Microsoft securing exclusive rights to OpenAI's technology until 2032 through a previous $13 billion investment, its AI product, Copilot, is failing to impress. Users have noted Copilot's limitations and difficulty compared to competitors, such as Anthropic's Claude Cowork, which was developed rapidly and exhibits superior capabilities in managing personal computer tasks.




