New Capabilities, Broader Audience, and Variable Cost: Copilot Pro’s Evolution

It seems like every time I turn on the TV, I get hit with a Matthew McConaughey ad explaining to me how AI is the new Wild West. It’s so ubiquitous at this point, that I’m hearing about “gen AI” at family gatherings, from friends who work in education, and even when stuffing my face with nachos during a Houston Texans’ playoff game.

As we venture into the next era of AI assistance, Microsoft is making sure they’re ready. With Copilot Pro Microsoft is unveiling several new features, targeting a broader audience, and introducing a flexible cost structure to accommodate diverse user needs. These enhancements not only empower individuals but also pave the way for organizations of all sizes to harness the power of AI in their workflows.

New Capabilities with Copilot Pro

Introducing Copilot Pro, a premium offering that transforms your AI experience into a seamless journey across devices. Whether you’re navigating the web, working on your PC, or engaging with various apps, Copilot Pro adapts to the user’s context, with the goal of providing the right skills at the right time.

Subscribers to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family can now enjoy Copilot’s functionality across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on PC, Mac, and iPad. Copilot Pro now offers access to the lightning-fast GPT-4 Turbo, ensuring peak performance during busy times. Moreover, Copilot Pro introduces the Image Creator from Designer, offering 100 boosts per day for swifter, more detailed image creation in landscape format.

An innovative Copilot GPT Builder is also on the horizon, allowing users to customize their Copilot based on specific prompts. All of this is available today at a subscription cost of $20 per month per user.

Expanding Reach for Organizations with Copilot for Microsoft 365

While Copilot Pro caters to individuals seeking top-tier AI assistance, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is tailored for organizational excellence. Previously exclusive to enterprises, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now breaking barriers and extending its capabilities to businesses of all sizes, irrespective of seat minimums. For Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard subscribers, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now accessible at $30 per person per month, offering a robust AI-powered copilot for small businesses.

Notably, the 300-seat purchase minimum is lifted for commercial plans, making Copilot available for Office 365 E3 and E5 customers. This expansion also welcomes the collaboration of Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partners, facilitating easy access for commercial customers. Additionally, Copilot for Microsoft 365’s versatility spans across various data domains at work, enhancing productivity in emails, meetings, chats, documents, and more. The AI-powered copilot seamlessly integrates into daily applications like Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, revolutionizing the way businesses operate.

Introducing New Features in Copilot

As Microsoft 365 Copilot broadens its user base, several exciting features are introduced to enrich the Copilot experience. Copilot GPTs, a novel addition, allows users to customize Copilot’s behavior based on specific interests. Initial Copilot GPTs covering topics like fitness, travel, cooking, and more are already rolling out, with the ability for Copilot Pro users to create their own using the upcoming Copilot GPT Builder (more on this in the coming weeks).

Additionally, the Copilot mobile app is now available for Android and iOS users, offering on-the-go access to Copilot queries and chats. This mobile extension includes the capabilities of Copilot on PC, such as GPT-4 access and Dall-E 3 for image creation. Furthermore, Copilot integration into the Microsoft 365 mobile app for Android and iOS, scheduled for rollout over the next month, ensures a seamless Copilot experience within the app, facilitating content export to Word or PDF documents.

In embracing these new capabilities, reaching a wider audience, and offering flexible cost structures, Microsoft 365 Copilot is revolutionizing how individuals and organizations leverage AI assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity.

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