Artificial Intelligence: Microsoft Copilot, a Revolution

Introduction

Artificial intelligence has been a recurring topic of discussion, and we've already touched on it in a previous article. Today, we delve into the world of Microsoft and its revolutionary Copilot solution. This breakthrough is the result of collaboration with ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, of which Microsoft is a valued partner.

Understanding Copilot

How does Copilot work?

But what exactly does Copilot do? Based on generative artificial intelligence, it uses ChatGPT to understand and generate coherent, relevant text from a single word, sentence or paragraph.

Copilot capabilities

Microsoft Copilot In Action

Microsoft Copilot simplifies your daily tasks by providing you with information, suggestions, summaries, translations, images, and much more, based on your needs and the context. This technology is now integrated into various Microsoft products such as Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft 365. Here are a few examples of what Copilot can do for you:

In Windows 11

• Windows s 11 helps you manage your settings, apps, files, and devices, and keeps you safe. It also helps you personalize your experience Windows, troubleshoot common issues, and discover new features. To access Copilot in Windows 11, simply click the Copilot icon on the taskbar or say “Hey Copilot” if you have voice recognition enabled.

In Microsoft Edge

• In Microsoft Edge, Copilot makes it easy to browse the web, search for information, create web page summaries, translate text, create images and share content. It also helps protect your privacy, manage your tabs and synchronize your devices. To access Copilot in Microsoft Edge, simply click on the Copilot icon in the address bar, or say "Hey Copilot" if you have voice recognition enabled.

In Microsoft 365

• In Microsoft 365, Copilot helps you boost your productivity, creativity, and collaboration. It assists you with writing documents, creating presentations, analyzing data, organizing meetings, managing projects, communicating with colleagues, and learning new skills. Copilot is integrated into several apps Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Loop, and others. To access it, simply click the Copilot icon on the ribbon or say “Hey Copilot” if you’ve enabled voice recognition.

Copilot Pro : Premium Subscription

Discover Copilot Pro

For demanding users, Copilot Pro offers a premium subscription that gives access to the advanced features of Copilot, an intelligent AI-based assistant that simplifies information retrieval, unique content creation, and accelerates your projects.

Benefits of Copilot Pro

With Copilot Pro, you benefit from :

• Using Copilot on the web as well as on WindowsmacOS, iPadOS, iOS, and Android.

• Access to Copilot within certain applications Microsoft 365 such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, for drafting documents, summarizing emails, creating presentations, and more.

• Priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo, the latest high-performance AI models, even at peak times.

• Rapid image creation with DALL-E 3 in landscape format, with 100 boosts per day with Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator).

• The ability to create your own customized Copilot GPT tailored to a specific subject thanks to the Copilot GPT Builder (available soon).

The Copilot Pro subscription is available for CHF 21.00 per user per month. To take advantage of this offer, all you need is a free Microsoft account and an active subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal or Family.

Find out more

For further information, please consult the following links:

• Copilot Pro pricing and plan

• Microsoft extends Copilot's availability to the general public and to all organizations

• Get started with Microsoft Copilot Pro

Conclusion

In conclusion, with all these launches, Microsoft is clearly demonstrating its intention to make 2024 the year of AI. Copilot will be ubiquitous in the firm's products, paving the way for a significant increase in efficiency for users. However, this transition will require a phase of adaptation and acceptance by the general public, as well as use cases to enrich AI skills in the future.