Power BI Copilot

Key Features

• Natural language report generation
• AI-powered DAX formula creation
• Automatic insight summaries
• Smart narrative generation
• Q&A visual with AI
• Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Automated data storytelling
• AI anomaly detection

Pros & cons

Pricing

Also: Copilot in Fabric: requires paid Fabric capacity (Reservation or Pay-As-You-Go) — Copilot is a paid AI feature gated behind Fabric capacity SKUs, not the free Power BI tier. Tier reflects the Copilot feature specifically, hence paid (not freemium).

Tips & Best Practices

1. Optimize your semantic model first: clean relationships, business-friendly names, descriptions, synonyms, and data categories
2. Use AI instructions to tell Copilot what metrics matter, key business rules, terminology, and visualization preferences
3. Set up Verified answers for frequently asked high-stakes questions like revenue, margin, and headcount
4. Iterate prompts: start broad then narrow, use follow-up prompts to keep context, clear chat when changing topic
5. Ask Copilot to create DAX measures and explain the formula step-by-step in plain English
6. Use Report Copilot to create entire pages from natural language briefs then adjust visuals as needed
7. Cross-check key numbers against known figures or existing reports before sharing broadly

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Final Recommendation

Power BI Copilot is a paid AI tool best suited for Microsoft-centric organizations, Power BI users wanting AI assist.