What can Copilot do?Copilot can be used in numerous ways. For instance, it can help with academic research by providing detailed explanations on complex topics, assist in learning new languages by offering translations, or even aid in coding by suggesting code snippets. It’s also capable of generating creative content such as poems, stories, and more. The possibilities are vast, making Copilot a versatile tool for University staff. Who can use Copilot?Users at the University of Strathclyde are able to access Microsoft Copilot for Bing Chat via the Microsoft Edge browser. | Panel |
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| Currently under 18s are not permitted to use the Enterprise versions of Copilot without Parental Consent. This situation is currently under review. Consumer versions of Copilot may be used by Over 18s, or younger with parent/legal guardian permission. |
What Copilots are there?Microsoft Copilot is a collection of a number of different Copilots that support different Microsoft tools and suites. You can find Copilots for (non-exhaustive): Can I use Microsoft Copilot with my day-to-day work? However you are only covered by the Commercial Data Protected License if you have logged in with your University Microsoft Account.If you are offered a choice, you should select the “Sign in with a work or school account” The green shield should indicate that you are covered by the Commercial data protection:  However you should still be cautious about about what data you share. Can I use Microsoft Copilot for Office 365? Currently the Microsoft Copilot for Office 365 is not licensed by the University of Strathclyde at the moment.| Note |
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Use of Microsoft Copilot for Office 365 that you have personally licensed, even if you use your University of Strathclyde email address, is not covered under the University’s licensing of Microsoft products. |
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Where Copilot has been integrated into other Microsoft Products you may be able to legitimately use the feature. In some cases Copilot provides mechanisms to help the use of the Product, and would not necessarily be problematic. | Warning |
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However any case where personal, confidential or otherwise sensitive data would be made available should be avoided. |
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