Microsoft’s AI personal assistant, Copilot, is now available to individuals and small businesses. A subscription to Microsoft 365 is required.
• Microsoft temporarily more valuable than Apple thanks to AI
• Microsoft Copilot now available to individuals and small businesses
• Costs for individuals at 22 euros per month
AI boosts Microsoft shares
It is already clear that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a significant role in the future valuation of companies: In mid-January, Microsoft with a market capitalization of 2.89 trillion US dollars overtook the long-time number one Apple, whose market capitalization was the same It was valued at $2.87 trillion a day and was temporarily replaced as the most valuable company in the world. Concerns about iPhone demand had previously depressed Apple’s shares. The future of Microsoft, on the other hand, which occupies a prominent position in the development of generative artificial intelligence through its partnership with OpenAI, the company behind the chatbot ChatGPT, is much better assessed by investors.
Through the partnership, Microsoft is able to integrate OpenAI’s products directly into its own products, such as Microsoft 365. The Microsoft Copilot, which Microsoft advertises as the “daily companion with artificial intelligence”, is now also available for 22 euros per month for individuals who have the Microsoft 365 Single or Family subscription. An app for the service was also announced for… iOS and Android smartphones. It will also lift the restriction on companies that can use the service.
Copilot also for individuals
For Microsoft 365 Single and Family subscribers, access to Copilot will be available in programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote on both PC, Mac and iPad, according to Microsoft. According to the company, the AI application makes it possible, among other things, to create entire PowerPoint presentations with just one “prompt”. The application can also be a great help in the Outlook program and can answer emails quickly and easily, as Microsoft demonstrates in a video. According to Microsoft, the Copilot can help summarize, analyze and quickly prepare data entries graphically in the Excel program.
A special feature is also preferred access to the latest AI models, including GPT-4 Turbo from OpenAI, which should also be guaranteed during peak times. It should also be possible to switch between different AI models. Designer’s AI-powered image creation will also be improved, offering faster speed, better image quality and the option for landscape images, according to Microsoft. On top of that, Microsoft announced the imminent availability of the new Copilot GPT Builder. This tool aims to allow users to create their own Copilot GPT tailored to a specific topic with just a few prompts.
Copilot now also available for small businesses
In addition, according to Microsoft, Copilot is now also available for small businesses that use Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Business Standard. Companies can now purchase between one and 299 accounts, priced at $30 per person per month. However, the previous minimum number of 300 accesses for commercial plans has been lifted. According to Microsoft, Copilot will also be available for customers with Office 365 E3 and E5.
Additionally, commercial customers can now purchase Copilot for Microsoft 365 through Microsoft’s network of cloud solution provider partners, facilitating access and integration into existing systems. In an additional expansion, Microsoft announced on the Education Blog last month that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now approved for teachers and education staff, further expanding the reach and impact of this technology in the education sector.
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