Microsoft is eliminating the GPT Builder feature, also known as Copilot GPTs, from Copilot Pro, and this unexpected step may reduce the subscription’s appeal to consumers.
Subscribers of Copilot Pro can create Copilot GPTs by using external or internal documents and sources and following specific instructions.
Copilot Pro is a value-added version of Copilot priced at $20, providing some additional benefits such as GPT Builder and deep integration with the AI assistant Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications.
While Copilot GPT Builder stands out for its specialization and advancement, the virtual Copilot experience shines with its unique features.
Microsoft announced its plan to remove Copilot GPT Builder from the product on July 10, 2024, for Copilot Pro subscribers.
In an email from the company, a significant upcoming change was announced for Copilot Pro subscriptions, with a focus on different features built on AI technologies aimed at enhancing Copilot Pro’s performance.
It was clarified that starting from July 10, you will no longer be able to create Copilot GPTs in Copilot Pro, and any Copilot GPTs you have created after that date will be inaccessible.
Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to improving your Copilot Pro subscription experience and conducting regular reviews to understand how subscribers benefit from its product features.
Copilot supports custom GPT features like image designer, holiday planner, cooking assistant, and fitness trainer.
Additionally, the program offers support for add-ons and a notebook feature that helps users create long and easily editable claims.
According to Microsoft, additional features of Copilot Pro have not changed, such as the ability to use Copilot in Microsoft 365 applications.
The company has published a support document referring to the email message and summarizing the upcoming changes to Copilot for consumers. The document indicates the disappearance of GPTs and the retention of additional components, as well as the possibility of a new method to enhance AI capabilities.
Microsoft continues to offer GPTs and GPT Builder to its customers in the commercial and enterprise sectors.
The company might be dissatisfied with the success of the Copilot product in the consumer market and seeking to reduce costs by streamlining complex features like Copilot GPT. It is also possible that paying consumers do not utilize GPTs as much as the virtual experience.
