Microsoft didn't lie with the name — they just set the wrong expectation. The gap between assist and partnership is where most AI strategy turns into implementation disappointment.
The industry thinks AI is either replacing us or serving us. They're missing the third option: flying with us.
Why do you believe that AI is going to take your job?
Microsoft Called It Copilot. It’s Autopilot for Tasks, Not Co-pilot for Outcomes.
January 5, 2026
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Microsoft didn't lie with the name — they just set the wrong expectation. The gap between assist and partnership is where most AI strategy turns into implementation disappointment.