Overview
Microsoft Copilot is USD's approved generative AI chat offering the power of GPT-4 and enterprise data protection. The subscription version of Copilot integrates with Microsoft Office apps and provides access to latest AI models and features.
Once a license is assigned to you, Copilot will become available in those Microsoft Office apps. You can also use Copilot at copilot.cloud.microsoft with your USD login.
Note:
- Always sign in with your USD email and password to ensure commercial data protection is enabled.
- Use of generative AI for courses may vary by class and is at the discretion of the instructor. Please discuss use of generative AI with your instructor before use.
- Generative AI, while powerful and creative, sometimes produce inaccurate and fabricated answers. It’s crucial to assess all outputs for accuracy, appropriateness, and actual usefulness before relying on or publicly distributing the information they generate.
Benefits
- Enhanced Productivity: Copilot helps automate routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more important work. It can draft emails, summarize long threads, and even create presentations.
- Creativity Boost: With Copilot, you can generate content, ideas, and insights quickly. It assists in writing documents, designing graphics, and composing emails.
- Data Analysis: Copilot can analyze data and create professional visualizations, making it easier to identify trends and make informed decisions.
- Seamless Integration: It works across various Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, providing a unified experience.
- Security and Compliance: Copilot adheres to the same security, privacy, and compliance standards as other Microsoft 365 services, ensuring your data is protected.
- Learning and Skill Development: Copilot offers coaching tips and helps improve your writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Priority Access: With a Copilot Pro subscription, you get priority access to the latest AI models and early access to new features.
Target Completion Date
10 business days
Available To
Faculty and Staff
Cost
$231.33 for remainder of FY25 license period (license is active until 8/31/2025)
Policies
USD Generative AI Policy