I'm exploring options for creating an AI chatbot for my workplace. The aim is to develop something akin to Copilot that can access our company data securely, but I'm facing some challenges. Initially, I started building my own solution, but I quickly realized it struggles with math capabilities. After diving deep into AI options, including Ai Foundry, various AI services, and local large language models (LLMs), I'm somewhat overwhelmed. I learned about Copilot Studio and considered whether it might be the best route to take. However, I want to avoid spending excessive time on complicated topics like linear regression or developing my programming skills from scratch. I understand the importance of comprehending our data for security reasons, especially when it comes to permissions and working with software like SharePoint. I'm eager to learn but would appreciate guidance on where to focus my efforts for building a secure and efficient company chatbot. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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CoPilot Studio could indeed be relevant for your needs, especially since you can direct it towards specific data sets. However, keep in mind its limitations with mathematical functions. If you're stuck on that aspect, perhaps consider using another tool in tandem with CoPilot. You could end up with a hybrid solution that pools the strengths of both!
Have you thought about just using Copilot as is? From what I’ve seen, the cost of around $400 per user per year can be justified pretty easily when you factor in the time and resources it saves. I keep track of how much it's used, and honestly, a lot of folks get excited for a bit before they drop off. I make sure the power users continue to leverage it, though. It might be more efficient than trying to build something entirely on your own!
That sounds promising! I just hope it's not too complicated to set up a system that can handle both the AI and necessary calculations.