Discover the Benefits of Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams
During Build 2023, Microsoft unveiled significant updates centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential benefits for individuals and businesses. Prior to this event, the company had introduced the Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is now being extended to Microsoft Teams. The focus of this expansion is to improve the meeting experience by enhancing calls and chats. However, Microsoft has disclosed the pricing for the 365 Copilot, and it is quite high. Here is a comprehensive overview of the details you should be aware of.
What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant developed for Microsoft 365 applications and services. It uses large-scale language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 to assist with Microsoft 365 applications and services and connect your business data to the Microsoft Graph. It is also integrated with applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and many others.
In Microsoft 365 Copilot Teams
Teams Calls: Microsoft 365 Copilot uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 to create documents, presentations and emails. This AI-powered service is now coming to Microsoft Teams as an addition to Teams Phone and Chats. In an official blog post, Microsoft said, “The introduction of Copilot makes Teams Phone the first leading UCaaS solution to add generative AI capabilities to calls.”
Adding creative AI to MS Teams allows users to create real-time summaries and insights during Teams calls on any device. Using natural language commands, Copilot can also take notes and highlight important points such as names, phone numbers, tasks and dates. It supports both VoIP and PSTN calls.
Teams Chats: Microsoft said Copilot’s integration with Teams chats will allow users to “synthesize key information” from chat threads. They can ask specific questions, discuss key points, and summarize information, helping users stay up to date without disrupting workflow.
Who can use Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams?
According to Microsoft, 365 Copilot is still in the testing phase and only users registered for the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access program can use it. Although the company previously tested it with around 600 subscribers, it has now been rolled out on a larger scale.
Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing
If you were thinking of taking advantage of Microsoft’s AI-based Copilot for free, Microsoft has you in for a disappointment. The company has announced its pricing for the AI assistant, and it’s pretty steep. Microsoft 365 Copilot is available to commercial users for $30 per user per month for Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard, and Business Premium customers.
Since Microsoft currently charges business customers $36 per month for Microsoft 365 E3 services, the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on could almost double the cost.
