Microsoft Copilot is an advanced AI-powered assistant designed to provide information, answer questions, and engage in meaningful conversations with users. It’s a feature within Bing that uses cutting-edge technology to deliver relevant and useful responses. It’s like having a knowledgeable companion at your fingertips, ready to assist you with a wide range of topics.

Copilot is also the name of a sute of AI Powered assistants you may find in other Microsoft tools (aka Copilot for Microsoft 365).

It is available to all members of University staff.

Supplier	Microsoft Corp
Supplier Web Site
Licenses / Terms of Use	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/terms-of-use
Institutional License for Use	YES Copilot is included as part of Microsoft Bing Search, and covered by Commercial Data Protection license.
Personally Licensable	YES
Content used to train model	NO

RED

Indicates a warning / inappropriate use

YELLOW

Indicates a caution.

GREEN

Acceptable

Questions

What can Copilot do?
Who can use Copilot?
What Copilots are there?
Can I use Microsoft Copilot with my day-to-day work?

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.

Currently under 18s are not permitted to use Copilot without Parental Consent. This situation is currently under review.

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):

Copilot in Microsoft Edge
Copilot for Microsoft 365
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Power BI
Power Automate
Github

Can I use Microsoft Copilot with my day-to-day work?

YES 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.