Microsoft has introduced Copilot Chat, a new pay-as-you-go AI service for businesses, enhancing its suite of AI-powered productivity tools.

Key Takeaways:

• Flexible Pricing Model: Copilot Chat allows businesses to utilize AI agents on a pay-as-you-go basis, providing cost-effective access to advanced AI capabilities without the commitment of a full subscription.
• AI-Powered Assistance: The service leverages OpenAI’s GPT-4 to enable AI agents that perform tasks such as monitoring emails, automating workflows, and generating content, thereby enhancing productivity.
• Integration with Microsoft 365: While Copilot Chat offers standalone AI functionalities, it also serves as an entry point for businesses to experience AI features, potentially leading to the adoption of the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, priced at $30 per user per month.
• Cost Management: Businesses can manage expenses through Azure or consumption packs. Charges are based on message types, approximately one cent per message, allowing for scalable AI integration.

Notable Quote:

“Copilot Chat is a powerful new on-ramp for everyone in your organization to build the AI habit with Copilot and agents.”