Microsoft Introduces New Copilot AI Features for Work Apps
Microsoft has rolled out an updated version of its AI tool, Copilot, with improved features designed to enhance productivity across its suite of business applications. These new AI-driven tools aim to make tasks easier by integrating various types of data and simplifying workflows.
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Business Chat and Copilot Pages
One of the standout features is Business Chat, which combines web data, work data, and business data into a single platform called Copilot Pages. This allows teams to easily edit, share, and collaborate on both human and AI-generated content.
Excel and Python Integration
In a significant update, Microsoft has also integrated Copilot with Excel using Python, enabling users to analyze and manipulate data with simple language commands rather than traditional coding. This change makes Excel even more powerful and user-friendly for handling complex data tasks.
AI in PowerPoint, Outlook, and More
Microsoft has enhanced AI features across its popular apps like PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, and Teams. For example, PowerPoint now includes a smarter AI narrative builder, making it easier to create presentations, while Word’s AI tools help with drafting documents more efficiently. Copilot can even help users manage their Outlook inbox, streamlining communication for busy professionals.
AI Agents for Automation
Microsoft has also introduced Copilot agents, AI assistants designed to automate repetitive business tasks. These agents can range from basic bots that respond to prompts to more advanced autonomous tools that perform complex tasks. The Copilot agents are built with Responsible AI technology to ensure data security within Microsoft 365.
Feedback-Driven Improvements
Since Copilot became available, Microsoft has gathered feedback from nearly 1,000 users and introduced more than 150 new features based on their input. The tool is now powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, significantly improving its performance. Although some users were initially cautious about the $30 per user price tag and early bugs, companies like Vodafone have already recognized the potential benefits of using Copilot in their operations.
With these updates, Microsoft aims to make Copilot an indispensable tool for businesses looking to increase efficiency and simplify their workflows using AI.
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