The Microsoft GPT Builder feature for Copilot Pro subscribers will be retired by July 14.
Microsoft has announced that the GPT Builder and all existing Copilot GPTs will be retired between July 10 and July 14.
Microsoft is retiring its AI agent builder tool, GPT Builder, along with support for Copilot GPTs. The tech giant announced that the feature will be removed from the Copilot Pro subscription bundle between July 10 and July 14. After its removal, subscribers will lose access to the GPTs they have created. The company has not provided any reasons for discontinuing the feature. Notably, GPT Builder was introduced just three months ago when Microsoft launched the Copilot Pro subscription in global markets.
Microsoft to Retire GPT Builder in Copilot Pro
In a support document, Microsoft has confirmed that the feature will be removed. It stated, “Microsoft will eliminate the ability to create GPTs starting July 10, 2024, and then remove all GPTs (created by Microsoft and by customers) along with their associated GPT data starting July 10, 2024, through July 14, 2024.”
GPT Builder was introduced as a tool that would enable Copilot Pro subscribers to create mini chatbots for specific purposes. These GPTs, also referred to as AI agents, can be crafted with specific instructions and knowledge bases.
Due to their compact size, they efficiently follow the guidelines. For example, one can create a Copilot GPT to analyze research papers and identify any inconsistencies. At the time of launch, Microsoft mentioned that these GPTs could also be used to save time by reusing a set of AI prompts.
Microsoft to Focus on Core Copilot Functionality
While Microsoft did not provide a specific reason for discontinuing the feature, it noted that it is reassessing its strategy for Copilot extensibility and will prioritize the core product experiences for Copilot in the meantime. Interestingly, GPTs will still be available to Microsoft’s commercial and enterprise clients, and only the consumer-focused AI platform will see the retirement of this feature.
Microsoft has advised users to save the instructions for any Copilot GPTs created before July 10, as GPTs and their data will not be accessible after this date. Users can view the instructions by opening the GPT in edit mode and navigating to the Configure tab. The company also stated that it will delete any subscriber data collected by Copilot GPT from its servers.
In India, Microsoft’s Copilot Pro subscription is priced at Rs. 2,000 per month. The company has also provided details for users who wish to cancel their subscription.
