What is Microsoft Copilot? (Microsoft Copilot vs Copilot for Microsoft 365)
Introduction and Overview
In this video, the speaker aims to clarify the confusion surrounding Microsoft Co-Pilot and Microsoft Co-Pilot for Microsoft 365. They explain the difference between the two and also mention Co-Pilot Studio.
Understanding Microsoft Co-Pilot
- Microsoft Co-Pilot is a brand that encompasses various generative AI experiences across different Microsoft applications.
- There are approximately 150 different Co-Pilots available across apps like Windows Edge, PowerPoint, Word, Dynamics, Power Platform apps, GitHub, etc.
- It is important to note that "Co-Pilot" is a generic term used by Microsoft for any experience where generative AI is integrated.
Microsoft Co-Pilot for Everyone
- Microsoft Co-Pilot (formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat Enterprise) is an everyday AI companion that can be accessed by anyone with a personal or work-related Microsoft account.
- It can be used in the Edge browser (also supports Chrome) to leverage generative AI capabilities with contextual understanding of browsing activities.
- Signing in with either a personal or work address provides similar functionality; however, using a work address offers commercial data protection.
Commercial Data Protection
- When using Microsoft Co-Pilot with a work address and business account, there is commercial data protection in place. This means that while it accesses user-provided data for generating responses, it does not collect or share any tenant or business data with models.
- On the other hand, signing in with a public free Microsoft account does not offer the same level of commercial data protection.
Features and Capabilities of Microsoft Co-Pilot
This section explores some of the features and capabilities of Microsoft Co-Pilot that are accessible to all users.
Image Generation
- Users can generate images using Microsoft Co-Pilot by providing prompts or requests.
- The generated images are created using the DALL-E 3 image generation models, which are accessed through another Microsoft product called Image Creator.
Text Generation
- Microsoft Co-Pilot can generate text based on provided prompts or requests.
- While it is possible to generate text with minimal context, providing more specific and informative content yields better results.
Working with Web Pages and Documents
- Microsoft Co-Pilot can assist in drafting emails, generating content for webinars, and working with documents within the browser.
- By utilizing the pop-out Co-Pilot experience alongside a web page or document, users can leverage contextual understanding to create relevant content.
Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot Experience in Outlook
This section briefly mentions the presence of the Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot experience within Outlook.
- The speaker mentions that there is a more detailed discussion about the Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot experience in Outlook but does not provide further information at this point.
Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot vs. Commercially Protected Documents
In this section, the speaker discusses the difference between using Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot and commercially protected documents.
Difference between Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot and Commercially Protected Documents
- Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot allows users to refer to other documents stored within their tenant and collate information together, making it a more sophisticated tool.
- Commercially protected documents can be opened in the moment and shared without revealing any sensitive information.
- Using commercially protected documents is a cost-effective way to summarize information without any additional charges.
Benefits of Using Commercially Protected Documents
This section highlights the benefits of using commercially protected documents for professional summaries or research purposes.
Benefits of Using Commercially Protected Documents
- Provides a summary of complex information in a simplified manner.
- Includes footnotes that reference the original document, ensuring accuracy and credibility.
- Useful for professional summaries, research, and validating references.
Drafting Content with Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot
The speaker explains how to use Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot to draft content such as PowerPoint presentations.
Drafting Content with Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot
- With Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot, users can generate PowerPoint decks based on a document's content.
- Although not as comprehensive as the full version of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot, it still reduces manual work by providing a draft with bullet points for each slide.
- Users can further enhance the presentation by adding design elements within PowerPoint itself.
Introduction to Microsoft co-pilot for Microsoft 365
This section introduces Microsoft co-pilot for Microsoft 365 and highlights its advanced features compared to the free version.
Introduction to Microsoft co-pilot for Microsoft 365
- Microsoft co-pilot for Microsoft 365 is connected to the Microsoft graph, allowing access to all data within a user's tenant.
- It acts as an AI assistant that leverages the user's knowledge from emails, documents, and meetings.
- This version of co-pilot exists within the apps used by the user, such as Word and PowerPoint.
Extending and Customizing with Microsoft co-pilot Studio
The speaker explains how users can extend and customize their co-pilot experience using Microsoft co-pilot Studio.
Extending and Customizing with Microsoft co-pilot Studio
- Users with a Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot license can use Microsoft co-pilot Studio to create their own custom co-pilots.
- This feature allows users to point to websites, upload documents, or connect to SharePoint sites for a personalized co-pilot experience.
- Even without the full license, users can still create custom co-pilots by providing specific documents or pointing it to their SharePoint site.
Conclusion
The speaker concludes by summarizing the different versions of Microsoft Co-Pilot and encouraging viewers to utilize the available options based on their licensing.
Conclusion
- Microsoft Co-Pilot offers various versions: free version (Microsoft Co-Pilot), commercially protected documents, and paid version (Microsoft Co-Pilot for Microsoft 365).
- Commercially protected documents are cost-effective for summarizing information without additional charges.
- Users with a Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot license can leverage advanced features connected to the graph and integrated within apps.
- Those without the full license can still benefit from creating custom co-pilots using specific documents or SharePoint sites.