Copilot for Finance is not strictly Generative AI.
Copilot for Finance is not strictly Generative AI. While the "Generative" part (LLMs like GPT-4) gets the most attention, Copilot for Finance is actually a hybrid system that combines three distinct types of AI technology to work within Dynamics 365 Finance. 1. Generative AI (The "Creative" Layer) This is what most people recognise. It utilises large language models to handle unstructured data and facilitate human interaction. What it does: Drafts collection emails in Outlook, summarises complex workflow histories, and explains "why" a variance occurred in plain English. The Benefit: It saves time on manual writing and helps non-technical users understand dense financial data. 2. Analytical & Predictive AI (The "Brain" Layer) This is "Traditional" AI or Machine Learning. It is deterministic, meaning it follows logic and math rather than "predicting the next word." What it does: Scans for anomalies in expense reports, ...