Mayo Clinic and Microsoft both announced this week that Mayo will be among the health systems to first deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, a generative AI platform. WHY IT MATTERSThe Rochester, Minnesota-based will be an early participant in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program – offering its clinicians and staff the ability to test artificial intelligence technology, which combines large language models with Microsoft 365 apps – calendars, emails, chats, documents and more – to enable improved productivity and reduce administrative burden. Mayo Clinic says it's hopeful that new and emerging generative AI applications can help its physicians and nurses automate form-filling tasks and help with other time-consuming admin work that takes focus away from patients. "Privacy, ethics and safety are at the forefront of Mayo Clinic's work with generative AI and large language models," said Cris Ross, Mayo's chief information officer, in a statement. "Using AI-powered tech will enhance