How does Copilot work?
Type in a prompt and Copilot will answer. However, its answers are limited to the training data it is fed. This process is complex and takes time to ensure responses are both accurate and helpful.
Does Copilot learn and improve over time?
Copilot is constantly evolving and learning, although the knowledge cut-off for the free version of Copilot was April 2023. However, this is constantly changing with new updates and innovations.
What data does Copilot have access to?
The knowledge cut-off for Copilot is April 2023, meaning that its training data is all from before that date. However, Microsoft Copilot can also search using Bing and extrapolate data from the internet through the browser.
What are the limitations of Copilot?
All AI has limitations and Copilot is not exception. Here are the main ones:
- It can only generate text based on the data it can access.
- The text generated can sometimes be factually incorrect.
- Text can be repetitive.
- Due to the large dataset, Copilot can be biased.
- It has file size, word, thread size limitations within Microsoft 365.
- Copilot’s scope means that it can only search in specific places.
Can Copilot be customised for specific business needs?
Copilot can be customised for your business needs. Copilot Studio allows you to design, develop, and deploy custom AI copilots tailored to your specifications in just a few clicks. Custom agents are another example of how you can customise Copilot.
Extech Cloud can help unlock Copilot capabilities
Microsoft Copilot for 365 is empowering but can be baffling. If you’re looking to implement Copilot and don’t know where to start, we can help. Our experts can talk you through the process and efficiency applications for your business.
