AI Automation Tools and Microsoft Copilot Integration for UK Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the technology of the future. It’s here, ever evolving, and transforming industrial and commercial landscapes. These technologies automate routine tasks, unlock informative metrics, and accelerate operations to realise productivity increases and cost savings.
The Office for National Statistics predicted, based on its 2023 census, that UK companies will increasingly adopt and integrate AI in the future. In the mentioned year, 88% in the top decile adopted some form of AI and cloud-based systems, among others.
On the upside, AI paves the way for innovation and efficiency. There are, however, a few drawbacks, too. The neglect of ethics, security, employment, and human rights can occur when AI is used without thought or planning.
At Clipeum, we provide the expertise necessary to securely integrate, govern, and maximise the impact of AI tools across your entire organisation.
Why AI Governance and Control Matter
AI governance and control ensure your business uses these technologies within legal and ethical boundaries. It supports:
Public trust
Ethics in terms of fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Mitigation of risks such as bias and data security.
Compliance with relevant legislation, such as the Data (Use and Access) Act.
The Governance Gap
Despite the importance of AI governance and control, recent research shows that:
- 93% of companies incorporated AI into operations in some way or another.
- Only 7% of these companies have comprehensive AI governance and control measures in place.
Explore how Clipeum merges trailblazing AI solutions with accountable governance and control measures.
Explore how Clipeum merges trailblazing AI solutions with accountable governance and control measures.
What Microsoft Copilot Can (and Can't) Do
Developed to boost use and productivity across the Microsoft 365 suite through task automation and intelligent suggestions, Copilot speeds up administrative operations. It’s not, however, an autopilot, which means it needs human supervision and judgement.
Copilot Can:
Extract key points and summarise information.
Draft content, such as first-draft emails, reports, and presentations.
Analyse data and provide data-based insights.
Offer company-specific, standardised answers relevant to your business.
Automate administrative tasks, for example, developing a presentation from a Word document.
Copilot Can't:
Replace human critical-analytical thinking and judgement. You need to fact-check and edit drafts.
Pinpoint accuracy, because AI often “hallucinates” information that’s false or misleading. For example, misquotes or the invention of data.
Understand overtones and emotive meanings, as it doesn’t have emotional intelligence or real-world reasoning skills.
Make ethical decisions.
Work without the internet.
Process specific file types or sizes.
Data Security and Access Considerations
AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, use vast amounts of data for training and processing tasks. Risks involved include leaks of confidential and sensitive information, such as personal details, a lack of transparency, and copying and using content without consent.
When incorporating and using AI tools in business operations, it’s important to keep a few things in mind.
Robust control measures to regulate access to data.
Limitations on data collection, so AI only uses what it actually needs.
Anonymity and pseudonyms to protect personal privacy.
Transparency through explicit, informed consent and AI training.
Privacy-enhancing technologies to protect confidential and sensitive information.
Regular audits to ensure AI functions within set policy and regulatory boundaries, such as the GDPR.
Driving Real Productivity Gains with AI Automation
Experts predict that AI automation will add a gross value of roughly £550bn in the next decade. Businesses that have effectively integrated AI tools use them to boost efficiency in various ways.
How Clipeum Enables Safe AI Adoption
Clipeum rolls out multi-level cyber security measures and protocols to ensure your AI adoption is safe and secure. These include proactive solutions that prevent problems and 24/7 tailored threat monitoring and response via our in-house security operations centre (SOC), including regulatory compliance support, multi-factor authentication, and next-gen threat detection.
Our AI adoption solutions protect your business information while maximising benefits, such as efficiency.