Overview
Technology Services hosts a continuous pilot program, testing Copilot licenses with community partners from across our campus. Copilot license pilot program is available for staff to try before you invest in the license. Email copilot-ms365@tamu.edu with questions/feedback regarding this pilot.
The Copilot license helps you tackle workflow and repetitive tasks faster and more efficiently. Here are some ways Copilot license is being used:
- Writing Assistance:
- Word: It provides grammar and style suggestions as you write documents.
- Outlook: Helps compose professional emails and suggests relevant phrases.
- OneNote: Offers means for note taking and organization.
- Data Analysis:
- Excel: Generates formulas, charts, and pivot tables based on your data.
- PowerPoint: Suggests slide layouts and content for presentations.
- Collaboration:
- Teams: Provides real-time suggestions during chats and meetings.
- SharePoint: Assists with content creation and management.
- Security and Compliance:
- Helps identify potential security risks and compliance violations in your documents and communications.
- Explore all the Microsoft Copilot scenarios possible by visiting the scenario library.
Is the content that Microsoft 365 Copilot produces original?
The content produced by Copilot license after a prompt is personalized, using only your work emails, chats and documents. The responses are in real-time and can include internet-based content and work content that users have permission to access. You can expect content relevant to your work tasks, and in the context of the Microsoft 365 app you are using.
For example, you're an Operations Manager and are working with human resources to update job descriptions. In a Copilot prompting session, you can ask Copilot license version to create a job description and also add qualifications that should be included in the description. In the same prompting session, you can expand the generated job description to also create different levels, like Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Read more at Microsoft Learn.
What are the differences between Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Copilot license?
Microsoft Copilot Chat is a web-based AI assistant that helps you write text, handle tasks, give advice, and more. The protected version of Microsoft Copilot Chat is included with Microsoft's A5 licensing at no additional charge to Texas A&M students and employees. To use the protected version, make sure you are logged in with your NetID and password. The protected version does not use your data to train Microsoft's other AI models. A free, non-protected version of Microsoft Copilot Chat is available, but it is not recommended for use with university data.
Copilot license is a separate, but additional product that t must be purchased. Once the license is purchased and added to your Texas A&M Microsoft account, it is embedded into popular apps you use already, (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) offering a more integrated experience with AI. It is available to Texas A&M employees for an additional fee.
How can I use AI in my everyday work?
AI is designed to make certain tasks more efficient (especially routine tasks). AI may not be able to handle more complex tasks that require human judgment, decision-making, and creativity. AI can help you with drafting communications, analyzing data, and assisting you in your everyday work. It is important to review, edit, and approve the content AI has created.
Where can I find detailed information on privacy within Copilot license and Microsoft 365?
Copilot license and Microsoft 365 are built on Microsoft's holistic approach to security, compliance, and privacy. To find detailed information on privacy measures and practices, read Microsoft’s Data, Privacy, and Security documentation for Microsoft 365 Copilot at https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy.
What other AI resources are available at Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University has created multiple initiatives to equip faculty, staff, and students with knowledge of Generative AI. Learn more at https://ai.tamu.edu/.
Can I use Copilot license with files saved on my computer?
The Copilot button is not active for files saved directly on a computer or saved as unsupported file types. Only files stored on OneDrive and SharePoint can be used by the Copilot license tool for responses.
Is it necessary for the document to be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint to use Copilot license?
Yes, for the Copilot license tool features to be available, the document must be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. It cannot be a file simply located on your desktop