While they may be similar, there are significant differences between the two. Being well-informed of these differences and which tool is best for you and your business remains vital in today’s constantly evolving technology ecosystem.
What is ChatGPT?
Developed in November 2022 by Open AI, Chat GPT (generative pre-trained transformer) is a natural language processing technology that uses multiple learning streams to answer questions or respond to conversations. It works like a chatbot and was designed to hold a conversation with you by understanding your question or comment and responding in an engaging and conversational way. Though features are limited in the free version, in the paid version, it can offer (non-exclusive list):
- Compose essays, emails, and cover letters.
- Create lists.
- Describe art in detail.
- Write code.
- Summarize content.
- Create poems and song lyrics.
- Build your resume.
- Search the internet.
About Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Microsoft in March of 2-23. It aims to provide personalized assistance to users for a range of tasks and activities. Copilot doesn’t just connect ChatGPT with Microsoft 365; it combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph (including your calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and more). It is also integrated with your Microsoft 365 apps to leverage your business potential and increase your work efficiency. In working in Microsoft 365 apps, you use every day (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more) Copilot serves as a personal assistant. works alongside you to help unleash your creativity, unlock productivity, and uplevel your skills. Like ChatGPT, features vary from the free and paid versions; however, in the paid version, Copilot users will benefit from (non-exclusive list):
- Automated Data Analysis in Excel
- Email Management in Outlook
- Improved Document Creation in Word
- Industry-Specific Document Automation
- Automatized Customer Support Queries and Responses
- Enhanced Email Management and Summaries
- Data Analysis and Reporting for Customer Insights
Microsoft 365 vs. ChatGPT
| Copilot | ChatGPT |
| Copilot is designed to assist with work productivity and workflows within a business that uses other Microsoft apps, such as Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and more. | ChatGPT is designed to be a conversational AI, helping people write and develop content, or just to chat with. ChatGPT is most helpful for general prompts. |
| Copilot is integrated into Microsoft apps and can access your organization’s data (such as your calendar, emails, workflows, etc). | ChatGPT is very generalized and can help many people with tasks such as writing, content creation, customer service chatbots, and more. |
| Copilot can give you personalized responses based on your information. | ChatGPT has multimodal output options, including text, images, code, and more. |
Copilot and ChatGPT are not the same AI tool and are used very differently. Copilot is focused on productivity, business, and coding. Copilot is best for businesses that already use Microsoft tools and now want to add AI integration to help make their workday more productive. Meanwhile, ChatGPT has a more general audience and can be used by anyone. ChatGPT is especially good for those who do a lot of content creation, such as writing, brainstorming, and planning.
If you would like to learn more about the value Microsoft Copilot can bring to your organization, contact us today at info@reach.international.
