Jan 16, 2024 10:54:00

Microsoft announces the full-featured version of AI assistant Copilot 'Copilot Pro', use the latest LLM or build original Copilot for 2900 yen per month

Microsoft has announced ' Copilot Pro ', a full-featured version of Copilot, an AI assistant that can use generation AI functions. It is available for $20 per month (about 2,900 yen), and you can use the latest large-scale language model (LLM) as soon as possible or build your own Copilot.

Bringing the full power of Copilot to more people and businesses - The Official Microsoft Blog

https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/01/15/bringing-the-full-power-of-copilot-to-more-people-and-businesses/

Introducing Copilot Pro: Supercharge your Creativity and Productivity - YouTube


Microsoft's new Copilot Pro brings AI-powered Office features to consumers - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/15/24038711/microsoft-copilot-pro-office-ai-apps

Copilot Pro is a new subscription that provides Copilot's cutting-edge features to individuals looking to enhance their existing Copilot . Whether you need advanced support for writing, coding, design, research, or learning, Copilot Pro delivers superior performance, productivity, and creativity.

Copilot Pro provides the following five functions:

1: A single AI experience runs across devices, including web, PC, apps, and (soon) smartphones, understanding context and delivering the right skills when you need them.
2: Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Family (formerly Office 365) subscribers can access Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on PC, Mac, and iPad.
3: Get priority access to the latest models. Along with this, we will also start providing OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo from today. Copilot Pro allows you to access GPT-4 Turbo during peak hours to improve performance. Additionally, the ability to switch between models to optimize the selected experience is coming soon.
4: Enhanced AI image creation experience with Designer Image Creator (formerly Bing Image Creator). 100 boosts per day (single-use tokens that reduce the processing time of image generation) speeds up the process, while providing more detailed image quality and landscape image generation.
5: Ability to build your own Copilot GPT (Copilot customized for a specific topic) by simply entering simple prompts with the new Copilot GPT Builder (coming soon).

Microsoft also announced that Copilot for Microsoft 365 will be available to businesses of all sizes. Microsoft says, 'Copilot Pro is the best experience for individuals, but Copilot for Microsoft 365 is the best experience for organizations. Copilot for Microsoft 365 will be generally available for enterprises in November and will be available to

Fortune 100 companies. 40% were in early access programs.'

The update details regarding Copilot for Microsoft 365 are as follows.

1: Copilot for Microsoft 365 is generally available for small and medium-sized businesses with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Business Standard . Customers can purchase 1 to 299 seats for $30 per person per month.
2: Removed the 300 minimum seat limit for commercial plans, making it easier for Office 365 E3 and Office 365 E5 users to use Copilot.
3: Business customers can now purchase Copilot for Microsoft 365 through Microsoft's cloud solution provider partners .
4: Copilot for Microsoft 365 for faculty and staff has also been announced .

In addition, Copilot's latest new features are also being highlighted.

1: Copilot GPT
Copilot GPT was also announced on January 16th, the same day as Copilot Pro. Copilot GPT allows you to customize Copilot's behavior regarding topics of particular interest. In addition, we will also start offering Copilot GPT customized for specific purposes such as fitness, travel, and cooking. Additionally, Copilot Pro users will soon be able to create their own Copilot GPTs using the Copilot GPT Builder.

2: Mobile app version Copilot
The mobile app version of Copilot is now available on iOS and Android.

An article about actually using it is also posted on GIGAZINE.

The iOS version of Microsoft's chat AI ``Microsoft Copilot'', which allows you to use GPT-4 for free and ask for image details, has been released, so I tried using it - GIGAZINE

3: Copilot for Microsoft 365 mobile apps
Copilot will also be added to the Microsoft 365 mobile app on Android and iOS for individuals with Microsoft accounts. This feature is expected to roll out in February 2024 and will allow you to access Copilot directly within the app to help you create content.