new features and benefits for businesses

 Microsoft has launched 365 Copilot , an AI-powered generative assistant. This innovation promises to improve business productivity and efficiency through automated and intelligent processes. Several Italian companies are already experimenting with the advantages of this new technology. However, as with any innovation, questions arise around the safety and responsible use of generative AI

The latest news: Personalized co-pilots

Microsoft has announced that it will be possible to access a variety of GPT Copilot aimed at areas such as the health, travel and gastronomy sectors. It is announced that Copilot Pro subscribers will soon also be able to design their own Copilot GPTs using Copilot GPT Builder.

Copilot Mobile App – Microsoft has introduced the Copilot app for Android and iOS mobile devices, extending the power of Copilot even when you're on the go. The app makes Copilot's search and interaction features available on mobile devices and computers, replicating the same functionality as the desktop version, including access to GPT-4, use of Dall-e 3 to create images and interact with images saved on your phone while chatting with Copilot. The application is available for download on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Copilot integrated into the Microsoft 365 mobile app – Copilot integration has also been extended to the Microsoft 365 app for Android and iOS mobile devices for home users with a Microsoft account. This new feature will be available next month, allowing you to access Copilot directly from the application and export the processed content in Word or PDF formats. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Availability of Copilot for businesses and schools

The latest updates to Copilot usage plans include:

1. Copilot for Microsoft 365 is already available for SMBs with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard plans from 1 to 299 users, the subscription costs $30 per person.
2. Microsoft also makes Copilot available to Office 365 E3 and E5 customers, i.e. those with more than 300 users.
3. All business customers can purchase Copilot for Microsoft 365 from the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partner ecosystem.
4. Microsoft announced the upcoming eligibility of Copilot for Microsoft 365 for teachers and the education sector.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot represents the final frontier of artificial intelligence applied to the world of work. It is a generative AI service that, integrated with Microsoft 365 productivity solutions, is designed to help users automatically generate content, leveraging deep learning to understand context and provide insights. relevant suggestions. This innovative tool acts as an essential ally in the daily workflow, facilitating the creation and review of documents.

Copilot combines the power of large linguistic models (LLM) with business data and Microsoft 365 applications, to transform the professional world thanks to AI. On the one hand, Copilot supports people through integration into everyday Microsoft 365 applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams – to unleash creativity, increase productivity and improve skills; on the other hand, it has been integrated into a completely new experience, Microsoft 365 Chat, which works by bringing together LLM applications and data, Microsoft 365 – from calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings and contacts – to do things people couldn't do before.

How Microsoft 365 Copilot works

Copilot Microsoft 365 works with deep learning algorithms that analyze user context and generate relevant insights. This technology can understand the flow of human thought and adapt to individual needs, making document writing a smoother and more efficient process. In fact, Microsoft 365 Copilot acts as a real digital co-pilot that assists the user in their daily tasks.

Vincenzo Esposito CEO of Microsoft Italy, believes that Microsoft 365 Copilot could represent a turning point in the way Italian companies approach daily work: “Artificial intelligence can unleash human potential from repetitive and mechanical tasks,” said Esposito.

The benefits of generative AI according to Work Trend Index

According to Microsoft's recent Work Trend Index, using generative AI can lead to a range of significant benefits. These include increased productivity through AI's ability to automate repetitive processes and reduce human errors, greater efficiency in completing tasks, and a better work-life balance. In addition, the possibility of personalizing the use of technological tools according to the needs of one's work opens up promising future scenarios.

The first Italian companies to use generative AI

At the national level, several companies have already embarked on the path to generative artificial intelligence. Among these, A2A, CNH, Iveco Group, MAIRE, Nexi and Saipem stand out. These companies have chosen to experiment with the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve internal processes and optimize work performance, emphasizing technological innovation as a strategic lever for their development.

The economic potential of generative AI

Generative AI can be a driver of significant economic growth. It is estimated that the adoption of this technology could lead to an increase in global GDP of 14% by 2030, or $15.7 trillion. Such economic impact is due to AI's ability to increase the efficiency of work processes and drive innovation.

Safety in using generative AI

Despite its many benefits, the introduction of generative AI also raises questions related to security and privacy. However, Microsoft assures that all interactions with Microsoft 365 Copilot are encrypted and user data is not used to improve the service. . Additionally, Microsoft has implemented a series of controls to ensure that generated suggestions comply with ethical and regulatory guidelines.