Associated Food Stores is introducing Copilot Chat, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, to all AFS team members. Unlike other large language model tools, Copilot is built into Microsoft 365 and works securely in our AFS environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is Copilot Chat different from other large language models, like ChatGPT, Grammarly, Jasper, Notion AI, etc?
A: Prompts and responses in Copilot Chat are protected by Enterprise Data Protection, giving you confidence that your data stays within our organization. A green shield icon at the top of the chat window—next to the “New Chat” button—clearly shows when EDP is active.
Q: What can Copilot Chat help with?
A: Team members can use it to:
- Draft emails, summaries, or presentations
- Quickly research topics
- Brainstorm ideas or generate content
- All with Microsoft’s enterprise security features built in
Q: Where can I find Copilot Chat?
A: Team members can access Copilot directly in Microsoft Teams and Outlook or web browser. Look for the Copilot icon in the sidebar or message composer. Or visit it in the web browser at m365.cloud.microsoft/chat.
Q: Is data safe with Copilot?
A: Yes. Copilot follows Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security, compliance, and privacy standards. Data stays within the organization’s Microsoft 365 environment.
Q: Can Copilot Chat search my email or Teams history?
A: This version of Copilot Chat does not access your emails, Teams chats, calendar, or documents. It provides a secure, standalone chat experience with Microsoft’s large language model (LLM), tailored for responsible use in a business setting.
Reminder: Copilot Chat is a powerful assistant, but it’s important to remember that it is not a source of truth. Always review and verify the content it generates—especially when using it for decision-making, external communication or data interpretation. Think of Copilot as an assistant, not a final authority. Learn more.