Microsoft CoPilot
Description
Generative AI tools like this solve the problem of time-consuming knowledge work by instantly providing expert-level assistance with writing, coding, research, and analysis. They automate repetitive tasks that require human expertise, allowing people
Detailed example
The outputs of this tool is human-like text, code, and creative content that appears to be written by an expert. These tools produce coherent paragraphs, functional programming code, detailed analyses, creative stories, technical documentation, and conversational responses that are contextually relevant and professionally structured.
AI / analytics pattern
Generative AI: AI that generates new or synthetic content (e.g., images, videos, audio, text, code).
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Boost employee productivity by helping to create content, assist in coding, and complex problem-solving tasks, while democratizing access to sophisticated capabilities like writing and design. This technology promises to accelerate innovation by serving as an intelligent collaborator, freeing humans to focus on higher-level strategic and creative work
Audit / financial statement impact
Used for general purpose generative AI within a COTS product.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
Microsoft 365 Copilot is powered by large language models (LLMs) developed by OpenAI (e.g., GPT-4), which are trained on a broad corpus of publicly available data, licensed datasets, and Microsoft-curated content. This includes public web content, books, articles, and licensed third-party data