Summary
The university’s Microsoft licensing provides access to a free version of Microsoft Copilot. This article outlines policies, best practices and how to access Copilot.
The free version of Copilot gathers information from the public web through the Bing search service. This means it can access and use publicly available data to provide accurate and up-to-date responses to your questions.
Data Security and Protection
- Only data classified as tiers 0 and 1 are approved for use within Microsoft Copilot. Confidential and restricted data are NOT approved [Policy 308: Data Classification and Handling].
- Microsoft Copilot is approved for use because it offers appropriate data protection from Microsoft.
- Using Microsoft Copilot helps prevent the leakage of confidential information, while using non-approved AI tools violates federal regulatory compliance requirements AND University policy.
Getting Started
Gotchas and Pitfalls
While responses generated by Microsoft Copilot are always accompanied by source cites, ALWAYS review the responses and citations for accuracy, reliability and equity. AI can make mistakes.
Accessing Copilot
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Link or Guidance
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M365 Online
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Note: Copilot is accessed from left sidebar menu. |
Copilot Online
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Microsoft 365 Desktop Application
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On Demand Training
Video
This Copilot Video Collection contains the courses listed below.
- Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompt Writing
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Quick Tips and Tricks
Knowledge Articles
Related Policies
Policy 308: Data Classification and Handling