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The launch of Microsoft’s new AI assistants Copilot and 365 Copilot has caused some confusion about their respective goals and target audiences. Although both use advanced AI capabilities to increase productivity, Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot are different tools aimed at different target audiences. In this post, we clarify the use cases and main differences between these two Copilot offerings from Microsoft.
First some background information. In recent years, Microsoft began developing AI technology under the brand name Cortana to provide voice-activated assistance on Windows devices. However, Cortana struggled to catch on, especially against dominant providers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
In 2021, Microsoft began to change its strategy. They started to disconnect Cortana from its close integration with Windows and eventually announced that Cortana would no longer be part of the operating system.
Understanding who each Copilot is intended for is the key to differentiation. We will now take a closer look at these assistants.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI productivity assistant designed for business and professional environments. It integrates directly into the main Microsoft 365 apps to help streamline common business workflows.
Microsoft 365 Copilot uses the same advanced AI model as GitHub Copilot, CoPilot for Developers and Azure Cognitive Services. It has been specifically optimized to improve productivity in Microsoft’s leading productivity suite. The assistant utilises Microsoft’s enormous dataset of real business usage patterns in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote and other 365 apps. This allows 365 Copilot to make informed recommendations and automate tasks to increase employee productivity.
The key features of Microsoft 365 Copilot include:
Unlike 365 Copilot for professional environments, Microsoft Copilot is designed as an AI assistant for personal productivity that is built into Windows 11 itself.
Microsoft Copilot is an evolution of the virtual assistant Cortana, which was originally offered at the operating system level. However, it focuses more on streamlining important PC functions than on informative questions.
Copilot is designed to save home users time on common tasks while personalising their Windows experience. It uses a voice-controlled user interface similar to Alexa or Siri. Copilot is called up via voice commands, typing or the built-in chat interface.
Main functions and possibilities:
Microsoft Copilot is for all Windows 11 users. Accessing Copilot is simple: you can call it up via the taskbar, shortcut (Windows key + C) or via voice.
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365 Copilot is designed for business professionals, while Microsoft Copilot serves individual home users. Their feature sets are optimized for these different usage situations.
365 Copilot integrates into SaaS apps such as Word and Excel. Microsoft Copilot is part of the Windows 11 OS itself.
365 Copilot will first be rolled out for commercial Microsoft 365 plans. Microsoft Copilot will be supplied with Windows 11 for consumers.
Ultimately, both versions of Copilot utilise similar AI capabilities from Microsoft. But 365 Copilot is aimed at improving productivity for large organisations, while Microsoft Copilot streamlines the experiences of individual users. Understanding this distinction is essential to determine which tool best suits your needs.
If determining the best strategies for AI application is a challenge, integrators such as Ctac Intranet can help. With our expertise in deploying Microsoft technologies, we guide customers in integrating tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity in their organisation. Contact us today to start future-proofing your business.
Are you looking for ways to do more in less time? During the Microsoft 365 Copilot Workshop, you will discover how Microsoft 365, supplemented with Copilot, can optimize your work processes, wherever you work.
