Some Copilot users are disappointed by the model and here's why

Copilot users are disappointed because the AI doesn’t work as they thought. Some Redditors claim that the assistant can’t handle basic requests, while others complain about its performance. Also, after reading through the comments, it’s clear that some of us need to learn how to use the tool. After all, it requires a few specific things, such as Windows 11 and the right applications.

Additionally, you might get disappointed by Copilot if you don’t know how to write prompts. The AI assistants can’t do things they don’t understand, and neither can we. So, simple prompts are not their favorite. But, you have a chance to get the answer you’d like.

What is Copilot bad at?

Copilot could improve at some things, such as understanding simple tasks and using structured data. On top of that, if you use the free version, you have a limited number of questions per topic. So, it would be best if you learned how to write prompts to get what you’re searching for. Also, according to Arxiv, most of the code Copilot generates is vulnerable 40% of the time, and it can be a bit disappointing. However, you can use the GitHub Copilot for the code scanning autofix feature.

By the way, Copilot might also disappoint you if you use an older Windows version or another OS. After all, Windows 11 is the one that supports it best. Also, try using the new Outlook if you don’t do it already.

How do I create an AI prompt?

You need to follow a few rules to create good AI prompts. The first one is to be very specific about what you want. So, to do this, you can use examples, do’s and don’ts, and details. The second rule is to be careful about the position of your words. Don’t make writing mistakes, and use punctuation. Also, try to be creative and ask the AI for prompt examples. If you learn to write prompts, you can increase your efficiency, and Copilot won’t be that disappointing anymore.

For example:

• Instead of telling Copilot: Organize the text and rearrange it in a different notebook.. Try to break this prompt into three others. Make each of them an action and specify what you need. So, you can ask Copilot to:
  • Organize the following text:
  • Rearrange it to be similar to:
  • Put it into a different notebook
• If you need Copilot to act differently towards you or to examine your text, you can tell the AI to act as if…. This is a very useful prompt when you need explanations of a subject.
  • Act as if I am a toddler and explain how the large language machines work.

You can also use the guide from Harvard University.

Ultimately, there are some negative aspects of Copilot, but they aren’t strong enough to make it disappointing. The AI assistant might be better than other models, but slowly, with all of the new features, it will get there. So, before denigrating it, others should learn how to use it efficiently.

What are your thoughts? Are you disappointed by Copilot? Let us know in the comments.