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Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to McGill community!
Published: 27 June 2024
McGill offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat for Enterprise, is an AI tool built into Microsoft Edge.Ìý
By engaging with the Microsoft Copilot AI chatbot, you can:Ìý
- Get answers to your questionsÌýÌý
- Summarize long online documents in Microsoft EdgeÌý
- Generate content such asÌýtext, images, and more!Ìý
IMPORTANT: Ensure you are using the Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure) of Microsoft Copilot.ÌýÌý
There are two different versions of Microsoft Copilot, and it is important to know which one you’re using.Ìý
- The Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure) version conforms with the University’s privacy and data protection standards and can be securely used when signed in.ÌýÌý
- The public version of Microsoft Copilot does NOT conform to the University’s privacy and data protection standards and should not be used for McGill-related purposes.Ìý
How to access the Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure) version:Ìý
To access the secure version, visit the Ìý
When logged in with your McGill credentials, look for the shield icon or checkmark indicating that you are logged into the Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure) of Microsoft Copilot.Ìý
Questions/SupportÌý
- For more information visit the IT Knowledge Base article: and read Microsoft Copilot and general guidelines for using generative AI tools.Ìý
- For questions related to content displayed on McGill’s public websites – including content created with generative AI and your responsibilities, visit the Digital Standards Guide Ìýand McGill’s Web Governance Framework.ÌýÌý
- For more information about using AI for teaching, read the set of approved recommendations from the Senate Sub-committee on generative AI for teaching and learning at McGill and consult the Teaching and Learning Knowledge Base article on
- For other inquiries, contact . Ìý