Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant for Windows and Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool that is primarily meant to support Microsoft 365 users with automation features for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. It also works with the Bing search engine and Windows operating system.
Copilot leverages the power of Chat GPT-4, enhancing traditional workflows by providing intelligent assistance in real-time. By understanding and processing natural language, Copilot can help users draft documents, generate insights, automate repetitive tasks, and streamline complex processes.
For business users, Microsoft Copilot can enhance productivity by automating routine tasks. For example, in Excel, Copilot can analyse large datasets, generate comprehensive reports, and create visualisations with minimal user input, saving time and reducing errors. This allows users to focus on higher-value activities that require critical thinking and creativity. Copilot has been designed to learn and evolve with use.
Copilot can also help to improve decision-making by offering data-driven insights. By processing vast amounts of information and presenting relevant trends and predictions, Copilot is designed to help businesses to make informed decisions swiftly. For example, in a sales context, Copilot can analyse customer data to forecast trends, identify potential opportunities, and suggest strategies to improve sales performance.
In Microsoft Teams, Copilot can summarise meeting discussions, generate action lists, and even draft responses, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed. This functionality can really help businesses to drive productivity in remote and hybrid work environments.
There are three versions of Copilot:
- Free – which is available to anyone using Windows, Microsoft Edge or Bing.
- Pro – aimed at power users with faster response times, image creator and other features. It costs £19 per user, per month.
Copilot 365 –an add-on for Microsoft Office 365 and costs £24.70 per user, per month.
