Funding the development and maintenance of advanced AI chatbots like Microsoft’s Copilot is no small feat, prompting the introduction of a premium subscription plan: Copilot Pro. Priced at $20 per user per month, this new offering grants subscribers access to the latest and most sophisticated features of the Copilot AI chatbot.
Crucially, Microsoft ensures that Copilot remains available as a free service, with Copilot Pro designed to complement rather than replace the existing free tier. The subscription doesn’t impose significant restrictions on free users, except for one notable aspect. Copilot Pro provides subscribers with access to certain features that were previously exclusive to business users, offering a more cohesive and enriched Copilot experience.
While some users have observed the discreet upgrade of the general version of Copilot to GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s latest model, there is a catch. GPT-4 Turbo, known for its improved efficiency and faster performance, will be exclusively available to Copilot Pro subscribers. The Pro subscription ensures users have access to the latest AI models, with the advancements eventually trickling down to the free tier over time.
Copilot Pro aims to deliver a seamless experience across devices, mirroring Microsoft’s vision for Bing. The subscription enables the continuity of conversations across various platforms, starting with PCs and apps and extending soon to phones. Additionally, Copilot Pro introduces compatibility with Copilots for popular Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook (excluding Teams), making it an enticing proposition for general consumers. Notably, access to these Copilots requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription.
For those seeking additional enhancements, Copilot Pro offers 100 daily “boosts” in Image Creator from Designer, allowing users to create images at full speed. Furthermore, the subscription promises the future introduction of custom Copilots, enabling users to interact with AI bots tailored to specific topics, though this feature is slated to arrive soon.
