How Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 works with external data

Seamlessly integrate external data sources to enhance your AI-driven experience. Use Microsoft Graph connectors to integrate data sources with Semantic Index for Copilot as well as keyword search in Microsoft 365. This option pre-indexes defined read-only information used for retrieval with your prompts to drive the most relevant AI generated responses. Another option uses managed and trusted plugins, including open AI plugins, Microsoft Teams message extensions, and Power Platform connectors. Both options follow Microsoft's comprehensive security, compliance, and privacy approach, and respect the boundaries that you define within your organization's data services.

This is part of a series on Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. Watch how Copilot integrates large language models and Microsoft Graph, streamlining information retrieval. See how to bring in external data, showcasing Microsoft Graph connectors and managed plugins for secure, real-time API data retrieval. Enhance search experiences with Semantic Index for Copilot, which provides personalized AI-generated responses. Copilot's real-time adaptability manages plugins and connectors within Microsoft Teams, offering actionable insights. Check out Copilot's impact on search experiences across Microsoft 365, emphasizing its role in delivering informative, context-aware responses through the semantic index.

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