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What is Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365 to help boost efficiency and spark creativity. It leverages advanced language models to support tasks such as drafting content, creating summaries, and simplifying routine work. The premium version (not licensed at UMass Boston) integrates across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams.

What Copilot Offers

The standard Copilot experience works much like ChatGPT Plus, drawing on the latest AI models to respond to questions and create content, including images. It uses a conversational interface, letting you ask for information or request tasks in natural language.

• Chat using text, voice, or images, powered by the latest AI models
• Generate summaries of documents and online content
• Create original images
• Enhance answers with information from web searches
• Benefit from enterprise-level data protection when signed in with your UMass Boston account

UMass Boston Access 

UMass Boston faculty, staff, and students can use the enterprise version of Microsoft Copilot Chat by visiting m365.cloud.microsoft/chat or using the button below.

Log In to Copilot

🔐 Important: Always sign in using your UMass Boston Microsoft 365 account and look for the enterprise shield icon to confirm you're in the protected environment. 

Privacy & Security 

When using Copilot Chat:

• Protected environment: Always check for the enterprise shield icon to confirm you’re in the secure version.
• Use responsibly: Do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), health data, or student records (FERPA-protected data).

Using Generative AI Responsibly with Copilot Chat

Copilot Chat is a powerful tool, but the way you use it depends on your role at UMass Boston. Explore guidance tailored to your needs:

• Faculty & Staff: Using Generative AI Responsibly with Microsoft Copilot Chat in Your Work 
  Learn how Copilot can support content creation, communication, and productivity while following ethical guidelines.

• Students (Learning): Using Generative AI Responsibly with Microsoft Copilot Chat for Learning 
  See how Copilot can help you brainstorm, outline, and organize your thoughts while staying within academic integrity expectations.

• Researchers: Using Generative AI Responsibly in Research with Microsoft Copilot Chat 
  Find tips on using Copilot for drafting, organizing notes, and managing data responsibly in research settings.

Training

Learn how Microsoft Copilot can support your daily tasks, boost productivity, and be used responsibly. Join one of our upcoming sessions — use the links below to register.

Introduction to Copilot Workshops