Copilot is a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) companion designed to enhance productivity, efficiency and creativity. It achieves this by leveraging advanced technologies such as ChatGPT, Dall-E, and Microsoft’s search engine to provide accurate and timely responses. Seneca students and employees can now access the commercially protected version of Copilot by signing in with their Seneca ID. This crucial step not only enables commercial data protection features but also ensures a secure and private interaction. Remember to look for the ‘Protected’ badge after logging in, as it signifies you’re in a confidential session with Copilot.
Seneca recommends using Copilot as a safer GenAI platform than ChatGPT for student and employee use.
The reason for this preference is simple: safety. Microsoft developed Copilot with the safety and security of users and their information in mind – something that stands in contrast to ChatGPT. Trust in Copilot for a secure GenAI experience.
Key safety features of Copilot
One of the notable safety features of Copilot is its data handling policy. Any prompts entered into Copilot by users, along with the responses generated, are not accessible to Microsoft. Additionally, this data is not stored in the system nor used for training the underlying GenAI models.
For more information about how Seneca is ensuring the safety of students and employees who use GenAI tools, see the new Generative AI Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach us at copilot@senecapolytechnic.ca, but before you do, give Copilot a try first for instant answers!
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