{"id":42831,"date":"2024-06-18T12:15:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T10:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/?p=42831"},"modified":"2024-06-21T10:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T08:44:12","slug":"microsoft-copilot-gpt-builder-retired-for-personal-users-in-copilot-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-copilot-gpt-builder-retired-for-personal-users-in-copilot-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Copilot GPT Builder retired for personal users in Copilot Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effective July 10, 2024, <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> <strong>retires<\/strong> the <strong>GPT Builder feature<\/strong> <strong>only within Copilot Pro<\/strong>. This <strong>only affects personal users<\/strong> of <strong>Copilot Pro<\/strong>, <strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Commercial<\/strong> or <strong>Enterprise offerings<\/strong>. Hence, <strong>Microsoft 365 Copilot remains unaffected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Website-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder.png\" alt=\"Microsoft retires the GPT Builder feature only within Copilot Pro\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Website-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Website-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Website-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-150x96.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Website-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is GPT Builder?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GPT Builder<\/strong> has been a cornerstone feature of the Copilot Pro subscription service, enabling users to <strong>create, edit, and share custom AI chatbots<\/strong>, called \u201c<strong>Copilot GPTs<\/strong>.\u201d These chatbots have been instrumental in <strong>automating micro-tasks<\/strong>, providing <strong>specialized knowledge<\/strong>, and <strong>streamlining processes<\/strong> <strong>without the need for extensive coding knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are <strong>three examples<\/strong> on how one could <strong>use GPT Builder<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Customer Service Chatbot<\/strong>: A company could create a Copilot GPT to handle common customer service inquiries on their website. This chatbot could answer frequently asked questions, guide users through troubleshooting steps, or direct them to the appropriate department for further assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Assistant for Scheduling<\/strong>: An individual could design a Copilot GPT to manage their personal calendar. The chatbot could help schedule appointments, send reminders for upcoming events, and even reschedule meetings based on the user\u2019s preferences and availability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language Learning Tutor<\/strong>: A language learning platform might use the GPT Builder to create a chatbot that assists users in practicing a new language. The chatbot could provide conversational practice, correct grammar and pronunciation, and offer personalized language exercises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why is GPT Builder Being Retired?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft has decided to <strong>discontinue <\/strong>the<strong> GPT Builder<\/strong> <strong>because<\/strong> they are <strong>changing their focus<\/strong>. They want <strong>to improve the main features of their products<\/strong> and create more <strong>opportunities<\/strong> <strong>for<\/strong> <strong>developers<\/strong>, <strong>especially<\/strong> for <strong>business and professional customers<\/strong>. This is why <strong>GPT Builder remains in the Microsoft 365 Copilot offerings<\/strong> for <strong>Commercial<\/strong> and <strong>Enterprise<\/strong> <strong>customers<\/strong>, with Microsoft bringing <strong>new features and program integrations<\/strong> to <strong>Microsoft 365 Copilot<\/strong> as their main AI offering. Microsoft commented: &#8220;To this end, we are <strong>shifting our focus on GPTs to Commercial and Enterprise scenarios<\/strong> and are <strong>stopping GPT efforts in consumer Copilot<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42832 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-New-GPT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-New-GPT.png 600w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-New-GPT-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2024\/06\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-06-18-Update-Microsoft-Copilot-GPT-Builder-New-GPT-150x68.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Impact on Copilot Pro Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The retirement of GPT Builder will see the <strong>removal of the ability to create new GPTs from July 10, 2024<\/strong>, and the <strong>deletion of all existing GPTs<\/strong>, including those crafted by Microsoft and customers, <strong>along with their associated data<\/strong>, <strong>by July 14, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Next Steps for Copilot Pro Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Copilot Pro users who have utilized the GPT Builder are advised to <strong>save their custom instructions by copying them from the configure tab in edit mode<\/strong>. Microsoft assures that all <strong>subscriber data<\/strong> collected by the GPT Builder <strong>will be deleted<\/strong> in compliance with the company\u2019s Privacy Statement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft remains committed to the AI revolution, albeit with a <strong>focus on incremental enhancements that integrate seamlessly into existing technology platforms<\/strong>. The retirement of GPT Builder is a step towards a more <strong>streamlined, enterprise-focused AI strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the <strong>announcement<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/gpt-builder-is-being-retired-d1de6c3a-4c7a-4bcd-98ff-2f65f3d23cd1\">https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/gpt-builder-is-being-retired-d1de6c3a-4c7a-4bcd-98ff-2f65f3d23cd1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more info on <strong>Microsoft licensing<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/software\/microsoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for <strong>expert services<\/strong> on your specific Microsoft software and online services requirements and to <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective July 10, 2024, Microsoft retires the GPT Builder feature only within Copilot Pro. This only affects personal users of Copilot Pro, not Commercial or Enterprise offerings. Hence, Microsoft 365 Copilot remains unaffected. &nbsp; What is GPT Builder? 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