Microsoft is taking steps to rethink its artificial intelligence strategy. The tech giant is teaming up with Harvard Medical School. This move aims to boost Copilot’s health data, lessening Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI’s technology.
Sources close to the development shared details about the partnership. Copilot’s team plans to use content from Harvard Health Publishing. This information will help the AI answer medical questions better. Microsoft will pay Harvard for this content agreement.
Dominic King, Vice President of Health for Microsoft AI, discussed the plans with The Wall Street Journal. He said Microsoft wants Copilot to offer answers that match advice from medical professionals. This is different from the general information found across the internet. It aims for more trusted, specific health guidance.
Copilot currently works inside many Microsoft programs. You can find it in apps like Word and Outlook. This collaboration with Harvard is part of a larger trend. Microsoft has started using Claude more. It is also building its own AI tools. This strategy helps the company depend less on OpenAI for its AI features.