Challenge an idea or plan
Ask Copilot to look for weaknesses, assumptions, missing questions, risks or alternative approaches in a draft idea or plan.
Where the action happens
Copilot Chat
Product or feature needed
Critique and reasoning support
AI required
Yes
Extra credits
Usually no additional credits for normal Copilot Chat use
Technical skill
Low
Risk level
Low - use as challenge, not authority
Credit dependency
Usually none.
UK availability
available
What it can do
- Generate counterarguments and questions.
- Identify assumptions and possible blind spots.
- Suggest alternative approaches.
Limitations
- The challenge is only as good as the context provided and can miss domain-specific issues.
Notes
Generic capability.
Watch-outs for Ask & create
- Start with what you want to accomplish, then check whether your organisation permits the use and the information involved.
- Use the AI Redlines for boundaries that should not be delegated to AI.
- Licensing, privacy and governance detail is available separately for users who need it.
Last checked: 2026-10-09
Disclaimer: Always follow your organisation's internal guidance and policies regarding AI usage. The suggestions in this guide have been created to the best of accuracy, but Microsoft licensing, pricing and feature availability change frequently — treat them as a planning baseline, not a procurement quote.
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