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Available to: Students, Faculty, Staff

Cost: No cost

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve productivity and enhance the way you interact with your Microsoft 365 data. It is available to all staff, faculty, and students at no additional cost under BU’s enterprise Microsoft license.

Please note that licensing for other Microsoft Copilot products such as Microsoft 365 Copilot are handled upon request. Licensing for Microsoft Copilot Studio is not yet available.

Benefits

The data you share while using this tool will not be saved or used for training the Large Language Model (LLM). Look for your BU email address and the words “Protected” on top of the Microsoft Copilot landing page to verify that you are using BU’s enterprise version. 

Once you are logged into your BU Microsoft account, data classified as Confidential or below may be shared with Microsoft Copilot.

Key Features

  • AI-Powered Productivity: Microsoft Copilot is a smart, AI-powered productivity tool that assists you in navigating your workday with ease. It provides personalized recommendations, tips, and insights based on your work patterns, preferences, and habits.
  • Conversational Interface: Copilot is built upon OpenAI’s GPT-4 foundational large language model. Its conversational interface style resembles that of ChatGPT, allowing it to communicate in numerous languages and dialects.

What to Expect

Microsoft Copilot prioritizes data privacy and security. Copilot ensures that all data transmitted between the user’s device and Microsoft servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

  • User Consent: Copilot operates based on user consent. It doesn’t process any data without explicit permission. Users control what information they share with the tool.
  • Anonymization: Copilot anonymizes data during training. It doesn’t retain personal identifiers or sensitive information about individual users.
  • Aggregated Learning: Copilot learns from aggregated patterns across a large user base. It doesn’t focus on specific individuals, maintaining privacy.
  • Compliance with Regulations: Microsoft adheres to global data protection regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA) to protect user privacy. Copilot aligns with these standards.

Requirements

  • You must be an actively enrolled BU student, faculty, or staff member with a Microsoft 365 license.

Cost

Microsoft Copilot is available at no cost to students, faculty, and staff with a valid Microsoft 365 license.

Getting Started