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Microsoft Copilot AI Chat is Now Available for UNCW!
You can now leverage the power and convenience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Microsoft Copilot with Commercial Data Protection. Developed in partnership with OpenAI, Copilot uses advanced language models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 to deliver unparalleled assistance.
With Commercial Data Protection, your prompts and responses are not stored or utilized for training the underlying large language models inherent to AI.
Use Copilot With Commercial Data Protection to:
- Summarize documents & websites
- Craft professional content
- Conduct research for papers and assignments
- Assist in writing code in several programming languages
- Create images for social media, articles, email, etc.
Learn more about the capabilities of Copilot
How Do I Access Copilot?
To access Copilot AI Chat, visit copilot.microsoft.com in any browser. Then, sign in with your UNCW credentials to access the enterprise version. It is also integrated into Microsoft Edge through the browser’s sidebar!
For additional information on accessing Copilot, please check out our knowledge base article, How do I Access Microsoft Copilot?
How Do I Know I'm Using the Version With Data Protection?
When you sign into Copilot chat, look for a green indicator (a shield and checkmark) in the top right-hand corner of the screen. If you see this indicator, you are using the commercial data protection version.
Does This Mean I Will Have AI in My Office Applications?
Microsoft Copilot AI Chat differs from Copilot for Microsoft 365, which adds AI features to Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Copilot for Microsoft 365 is currently not licensed for use at UNCW.
Who is Microsoft Copilot Available to?
Copilot is available to UNCW students, faculty and staff.
Learn More About Copilot
You can explore the Microsoft website for further information on utilizing Copilot, including its overview, helpful tips and tricks, and details on privacy and protection. Learn how to get the most from using Copilot.
While access to this tool is a valuable resource for UNCW, you must continue adhering to existing policies and procedures related to data governance and using AI on campus.