Everyone - Accessing Microsoft Copilot at CWI

This article provides instructions for CWI staff, faculty, and students on accessing Microsoft Copilot, a GenAI tool available for free through your CWI account. It also includes important guidelines on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when using AI tools.

Detailed Steps

1. Overview of Microsoft Copilot at CWI:

   • All CWI staff, faculty, and students have free access to Microsoft Copilot, a Generative AI tool that ensures your data remains private when you are logged in with your CWI account.
   • Important: Never enter students’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII) into any AI tool, including Copilot.

2. Accessing Microsoft Copilot:

   • Log in to your CWI account.
   • Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
   • Click on the Copilot icon located in the browser.

3. Verify Your CWI Account:

   • A new tab will open. Confirm that your name appears in the upper right corner of the window.
   • This ensures that Enterprise data protection is applied to your session.

4. Start Using Copilot:

   • Begin a new chat by typing into the chat interface.
   • Confirm that your conversation is protected by looking for the green shield icon near the top right of the window.
      
5. Note: Students must always adhere to the terms of their class syllabuses and the acedemic code of honesty when using AI.