We’re pleased to announce the availability of the Transparency Note for Copilot for Microsoft 365. This document serves as an important addition to our Responsible AI practices, is a further step towards our ISO 42001 certification initiative, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the maintenance of trust and accountability for the AI services we provide.
The Transparency Note for Copilot for Microsoft 365 serves as a simple, central document that explains how our AI-powered productivity tool integrates large language models (LLMs) with Microsoft 365 apps. It covers key features such as document creation in Word, presentation facilitation in PowerPoint, data insights in Excel, email management in Outlook, and conversation summaries in Teams, among others. The note also highlights the importance of understanding the capabilities and limitations of the tool, focusing on the entire system including the technology, users, and deployment environment.
There are also technical details in the note, including information on how Copilot for Microsoft 365 grounds its responses using data from Microsoft Graph and Bing and the extension of Copilot functionality through third-party applications. The note discusses Microsoft’s responsible AI practices and checks such as red team testing and ongoing improvements, to help ensure that the tool is used safely and ethically. And the note shares a summary of best practices for using Copilot for Microsoft 365 with an emphasis on human oversight and review to mitigate potential risks.
The document also discusses performance considerations, legal and compliance considerations, and the importance of user training. It outlines use cases for Copilot for Microsoft 365 tool and discusses tools and dashboards Microsoft provides to help organizations evaluate usage and impact on an ongoing basis.
Throughout the Transparency Note, readers will find helpful links to additional documentation on topics covered within. This makes the Transparency Note an excellent resource for Microsoft customers, partners, and even employees looking for a starting point from which they can quickly discover all the ways in which Copilot for Microsoft 365 can transform the way they work.
To read the Copilot for Microsoft 365 Transparency Note: aka.ms/M365CopilotTransparencyNote
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