2024-04-08 12:57:27
Microsoft He launched Copilot Pro, the paid version of its virtual assistant powered by OpenAI’s artificial intelligence, last January. However, its international availability was limited. Until today. The Redmond corporation announced that the subscription variant is now available in all countries where standard Copilot already worked.
This means that as of now Copilot Pro has expanded to 222 countries and regions. But not only that, since Microsoft also reported that will give you free access for one month to everyone who subscribes to this product. A not inconsiderable option.
Let’s remember that Copilot Pro has a monthly cost of 20 dollars o 22 euros, and gives you priority access to OpenAI’s most powerful artificial intelligence models. More specifically, GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo. Added to this is the possibility of creating your own GPT; That is, customized versions of the chatbot that you can use to accomplish specific tasks.
Another interesting development is that, from today, Microsoft will allow Copilot Pro subscribers to access it in free Microsoft 365 web apps. This means that you will be able to take advantage of the AI assistant in the web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, without having to pay a separate fee to use the office suite.
Those from Redmond have also promised to extend this benefit to the Outlook and Microsoft 365 apps for iOS and Android. Although this will only be finalized in the coming months. It is worth clarifying that if you want to use Copilot or Copilot Pro in the Microsoft 365 desktop applications for PC or Mac, you will need to have a personal or family subscription to that product.
A free month of Microsoft Copilot Pro: how to get it
As we said at the beginning, the global launch of Copilot Pro comes with an interesting benefit from Microsoft. The company will give subscribers one month of free access to your artificial intelligence-based assistant. And it’s really easy to get it.
The only thing they have to do is install the Copilot app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. Nothing else. Once this requirement has been met, and having confirmed the subscription to Copilot Pro, Microsoft will give them the possibility of using it for free for the first month.
If paying 20 dollars or 22 euros per month for Copilot Pro is not an option for you, you can continue taking advantage of the free version of the assistant. Let’s not forget that Microsoft has updated Copilot standard to connect with GPT-4 Turbo, instead of GPT-4. Although this is not available at all times.
Standard Copilot users are limited to having responses to their queries or directions at peak times arrive from GPT-3.5. Despite the update to GPT-4 Turbo, this artificial intelligence model will only be available during times of less congested use.
If what you need is priority access to the latest generation technology, the most convenient option will continue to be Copilot Pro. In addition, its integration at no additional cost into Microsoft 365 web apps not only makes it more economically attractivebut also more useful for everyday tasks.
By: HIPERTEXTUAL