Microsoft has announced that the first batch of Australian customers have been granted access to the early-stage pilot program for Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot. This powerful generative AI service integrates large language models with data from Microsoft 365, aiming to boost productivity in the Australian financial services sector. Meanwhile, sectors such as energy, utilities, and construction are also beginning to explore generative AI to enhance operational efficiency. Microsoft's Copilot is built on a foundation of enterprise-level security, privacy, identity, compliance, and responsible AI to ensure data safety. It is anticipated that by 2030, the Australian financial services industry will realize economic value through the adoption of generative AI.