Exploring the Different Versions of Microsoft’s AI Tool: Copilot

Microsoft’s Copilot has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, offering a suite of AI-powered tools designed to enhance productivity and creativity across various applications. Here’s a look at the different versions of Copilot:

1. Copilot for Microsoft 365: This version is tailored for business use within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It requires a subscription and is part of the Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium plans.
2. Copilot Pro: Aimed at individuals, Copilot Pro offers enhanced features such as priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo during high traffic times. This version also requires a subscription.
3. Free Microsoft Copilot: The general version of Copilot is available for free and includes basic features that allow users to find information, create content, and get tasks done quickly.
4. Copilot in Windows: Rolled out as part of a Windows 11 update, this version integrates Copilot directly into the operating system, providing assistance across various tasks.
5. Copilot for Sales: Copilot for Sales is designed to help sales teams generate meeting briefs, emails, and integrate CRM data such as Microsoft Dymanics and Salesforce.
6. Copilot for Service: this version is intended for contact centers for service agents with generative AI to enhance customer engagement by tapping into company and customer data.
7. Copilot Studio: this version is a customized copilot for Microsoft 365 for you to buil your own copilot experiences. Copilot Studio offers graphical development environment to build copilots using generative AI, sophisticated dialog creation, plugin capabilities, process automation, and built-in analytics that work with Microsoft conversational AI tools.
8. Copilot for Security: Protect at the speed and scale of AI with AI-powered assistant in security and IT operations. It summarise vast data signals into key insights, detect cyberthreats, and reinforce your security posture.
9. GitHub Copilot: Released back in 2021, GitHub Copilot was the first tool in the series, assisting developers with coding using natural language prompts.

Each version of Copilot is designed with specific user needs in mind, from individual productivity to enterprise-level solutions. As Microsoft continues to expand its AI offerings, Copilot remains at the forefront of this technological evolution, promising to simplify and enhance our digital experiences.