Microsoft has announced major updates to its Copilot product line, including the launch of Copilot Pro, a new premium subscription for individuals, and the expansion of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to businesses of all sizes. These developments mark a significant milestone in Microsoft’s effort to democratize artificial intelligence and enhance individual and business productivity.
Copilot Pro: Boosting Individual Creativity and Productivity Copilot Pro is an advanced subscription that offers a unified and sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) experience across devices and applications. This service, available for $20 per month per user, provides:
- Access to Advanced AI tools: Includes priority access to the latest models, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo, and the ability to switch between models to optimize the experience.
- Integration in Microsoft 365 Applications: Copilot Pro works with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on PC, Mac, and iPad for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers.
- Enhanced AI-Powered Image Creation: Offers improvements in image creation with the Designer tool and provides 100 daily boosts to accelerate the process.
- Customization with Copilot GPT Builder: Enables users to create their own customized Copilot GPT for specific subjects.
- Comprehensive Experience for Organizations: Integration in Microsoft 365 applications and access to business data, enhancing productivity and decision making.
- Enterprise-Level Data Protection: Includes enterprise-grade security and privacy, and allows organizations to customize and build their own copilots and add-ons with Copilot Studio.
- Flexibility in Acquisition: Now available to Office 365 E3 and E5 customers, with the removal of the 300-seat minimum requirement for business plans.
Expansion of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to Businesses of All Sizes Copilot for Microsoft 365, previously available for large enterprises, is now extended to businesses of any size, including small and medium-sized businesses. This enterprise version of Copilot offers:
Impact on Productivity and Creativity With these innovations, Microsoft aims to transform how individuals and businesses interact with technology, improving efficiency and creativity through AI. The expansion of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and the launch of Copilot Pro are strategic steps towards realizing Microsoft’s vision of an AI-driven future.
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