M365 Copilot is Now Available for Everyone. Introducing the Free Copilot Chat License and Consumption Offering! Microsoft is making its M365 Copilot easier for everyone by introducing a new Copilot Chat license. This license is free and works on a usage-based system.
The goal is to give more people access to the productivity-boosting features of the AI-powered Copilot tools, helping users get more done with applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This change will simplify the process of allowing more people to benefit from AI technology in their work.
M365 Copilot is an AI assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It uses advanced AI, including GPT-4, to help users save time by automating tasks, creating content, analysing data, and giving smart suggestions.
In this post, you’ll find all the details about the M365 Copilot, now available for everyone. Microsoft has introduced a free Copilot Chat license and a pay-as-you-go option, making it easier for more people to use and benefit from these powerful AI tools.
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M365 Copilot Now Available for All
Microsoft has introduced Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a new offering that combines free, secure AI chat with flexible, pay-as-you-go agents designed for Microsoft 365 commercial customers. This new solution helps your entire team—from customer service staff and marketing experts to frontline workers—easily use AI tools to work smarter and get more done quickly.
- Free, Secure AI Chat – AI-powered by GPT-4o, offering secure and reliable performance at no additional cost.
- Agents Accessible in Chat – Pay-as-you-go agents integrated directly into the chat interface for simplified accessibility.
- Enterprise IT Controls Include advanced data protection and agent management tools for secure deployment.
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Copilot Chat AI-Powered Chat Experience for Smarter, Faster Work
Copilot Chat has several helpful features that make work easier and more efficient. The table below highlights these features, showing how Copilot Chat can support tasks.
Feature | Details |
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Web-Grounded Chat with GPT-4o | Use GPT-4o to perform tasks like market research, writing strategy documents, or preparing for meetings. Upload files to analyze key points, data, or improve presentations. |
Copilot Pages | Collaborate with others and AI in real-time by adding content from Copilot, your files, and the web. Generate AI images for campaigns, product launches, and social media posts. |
Agents | Easily create agents to automate tasks using natural language. For example, customer service reps can use CRM agents, and field service agents can access instructions from SharePoint. Agents are metered. |
Copilot Control System | Includes enterprise data protection (EDP) for security and privacy, along with the ability to manage access, usage, deployment, and reporting of Copilot and agents. |
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Resources
Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat | Microsoft 365 Blog
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