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Copilot etiquette and guidance

Page updated: 09/07/2024

Review and verify responses you get from Copilot. Copilot is built upon Large Language Models (LLMs), advanced tools designed to predict and generate text. Occasionally, Copilot responses can include inaccuracies, due to the vast and diverse nature of LLMs. Always evaluate Copilot’s responses and cross-reference with trusted sources before you share with anyone.

Use Copilot in a respectful, ethical, and lawful manner. Avoid using Copilot for any purpose that might cause harm to yourself or others. See Microsoft’s responsible AI (Artificial Intelligence) principles and standards. https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/what-is-responsible-ai-33fc14be-15ea-4c2c-903b-aa493f5b8d92

Using the same prompt multiple times can result in different responses. LLMs are built upon neural network, which introduces some randomness. Even with the same input prompt, you may get slightly different results each time.

Use Copilot as a tool to enhance your creativity and productivity, and not as a substitute for your own skills and knowledge. Copilot is meant to assist you, not replace you. You are responsible for the quality and accuracy of your work, and you should be able to explain and justify your choices and decisions.

If you are using Copilot in a Teams meeting, it is good etiquette to let other participants know that you are turning on the transcript feature.

Be polite to Copilot. Copilot is based on large language models and therefore if you are polite to Copilot it will return responses from those large language models that are equally polite and respectful.

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