Microsoft AI and Copilot Availability at U-M

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Environment

Microsoft 365, Copilot, and ITS-managed Microsoft 365 accounts

Issue

Microsoft Copilot is a new artificial intelligence service created by Microsoft. Can I use it with my U-M Microsoft 365 account (ITS-managed)?
Can I use other Microsoft AI features with my U-M Microsoft 365 account?

Resolution

U-M Microsoft 365 accounts (in the ITS-managed instance) currently have access to the no-cost Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat app at portal.office.com or m365.cloud.microsoft/chat.
- After logging in at portal.office.com, click the M365 Copilot icon in the top left corner to open a new chat.
- Alternatively, you can go to m365.cloud.microsoft/chat, log in, and a new chat will automatically open.
They do not have access to:
- The paid version of Microsoft 365 Copilot embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams).
- The consumer version of the Microsoft Copilot Chat app at copilot.microsoft.com.
  - If you attempt to log in with your ITS-managed M365 account from that page, it will route you to the Copilot Chat app in your M365 account.
- Copilot Vision in the Edge browser.

Note: Microsoft rebranded their Microsoft 365 online application from "Microsoft 365" to "Microsoft 365 Copilot." This change is only in the name and icon.

Additional Information

This article only applies to the ITS-managed Microsoft 365 instance at U-M. Refer to Michigan Medicine's documentation for more information on Copilot's availability within the HITS-managed instance.
Microsoft documentation:
- Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Refer to Which Copilot is right for me or my organization? for detailed information regarding the differences between Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot.
The University of Findlay provides an overview of the differences between the no-cost and paid versions of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Artificial Intelligence and U-M Institutional Data
If you would like to explore other generative AI available to U-M, visit the U-M Generative AI site or ITS AI Services site to learn more.

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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