Microsoft’s Copilot Chat: Free AI Assistant or Sneaky Sales Tactic?
Microsoft unveils Copilot Chat for Microsoft 365 apps, providing AI-powered assistance directly in Word, Excel, and more. While included at no additional cost, it only taps into web data unless users pay for full access to all work data. It’s like having a digital assistant that knows your files better than you do—without the need for small talk!
Hot Take:
Microsoft is giving its 365 business customers a new AI buddy, Copilot Chat, to help navigate the wild world of office apps. It’s like having a mini genius in your pocket, ready to handle your spreadsheet woes and PowerPoint nightmares. But beware: if you’re looking to unlock its full potential, you’ll need to cough up some extra dough for the Copilot license. It’s the classic tech bait-and-switch: give you some free magic, then charge you for the wand!
Key Points:
- Copilot Chat is now integrated into Microsoft 365 apps for business users.
- It’s a web-based AI chat feature, unlike its more powerful sibling, Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Available at no additional cost for certain Microsoft 365 license holders.
- For full data access, an extra Microsoft 365 Copilot license is needed.
- Automatic installation of Copilot app on Windows outside the EEA starting next month.