Microsoft Copilot

Who can use it?

Staff, Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate students.

How to get it

You must activate your MacID to use this service.

How much does it cost?

This service is free.

Service availability

24/7

Service Provider

Copilot is powered by Microsoft.

How to Create Prompts Get Assistance with Prompts

Copilot prompts guide the AI to provide relevant, helpful responses. They ensure the interaction is engaging, informative, and tailored to the user’s needs and preferences.

Copilot Prompt Library Access the Prompt Library

The Copilot prompt library contains instructions on how to best guide the AI’s responses. These prompts ensure interactions are relevant, engaging, and tailored to user needs.

Questions About Microsoft Copilot?

While generative AI opens exciting possibilities for improving teaching methods and advancing research, UTS integrates it thoughtfully and carefully. As we explore its potential, UTS remains committed to ensuring our community is well-informed and actively engaged in the process.

What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an advanced AI assistant designed to help users with a wide range of tasks. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide support in various areas, from answering questions and providing information to enhancing productivity and creativity.

Is Microsoft Copilot Secure?

Yes! When you sign in to Copilot with your MacID@mcmaster email and password, you’ll be using it in PROTECTED mode. This mode ensures that your conversation data is safeguarded and not utilized for training a Large Language Model.

This feature is unique to users in the McMaster community and ensures information entered into Copilot does not travel beyond the bounds of your private chat.

To ensure the highest level of data security and personal protection, UTS strongly advises against sharing highly sensitive McMaster, personal, or health information with any AI or Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.).

How does Microsoft Copilot work?

Microsoft Copilot operates using sophisticated AI and natural language processing technologies. It understands and interprets user queries, providing relevant and accurate responses. By learning from interactions, Copilot continuously improves its ability to assist users, offering personalized support that evolves over time to better meet your needs.

It’s important to note that with every new Copilot interaction (new chat), the tool starts from a “clean slate” with no prior knowledge or experience. To better understand how to make Copilot work for you, users must create specific and detailed prompts for Copilot to perform at its best. Discover how to create the best Copilot prompts.

What can Microsoft Copilot do?

Microsoft Copilot can assist with a multitude of tasks. It can help draft emails, generate creative content, answer complex questions, provide recommendations, and manage schedules. Additionally, it can integrate with various Microsoft products and services, enhancing your overall productivity and efficiency by streamlining workflows and automating routine tasks.

How can I access Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is integrated into several Microsoft products and services, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. By integrating with these applications, Copilot provides contextual assistance and enhances your productivity. Discover all the ways Copilot can be accessed.