Microsoft Unveils Wave 2 of Copilot AI Tool: What’s New?

Microsoft is back with exciting updates to its AI-powered Copilot tool, and this time, they’ve stepped up their game for small businesses. In their latest release, dubbed ‘Wave 2,’ Microsoft introduces a range of features designed to make working with Copilot even smoother and more powerful.

The star of the show is Copilot Pages, a brand-new tool that brings a fresh way to collaborate. It’s not just any feature—it’s a dynamic, interactive canvas where teams can work together in real-time. Whether you’re brainstorming or editing, everyone on the team can see changes as they happen, making it feel like you’re all in the same room, even if you’re miles apart. Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, called it “the first new digital artifact for the AI age,” and it’s set to change how businesses work together using AI.

This new tool is rolling out first to Microsoft Copilot 365 customers and will soon be available to free users. For businesses looking for seamless teamwork, this feature is bound to make work not only faster but also more connected.

What Else is New in Wave 2?

Alongside Pages, Microsoft has added some powerful new features to Copilot in Excel, including enhanced tools for better charts, tables, and text recognition. But the big win? Copilot now integrates with Python, meaning you can perform complex data analysis, forecasting, and even machine learning—all without needing to be a coding expert. For anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by advanced analytics, this is a game-changer.

The updates don’t stop there:

• Word: Copilot can now pull data from the web, emails, and other documents, giving you a more comprehensive way to draft and refine your writing.
• Outlook: A new tool called ‘Prioritize my inbox’ will sift through your messages to highlight what’s most important based on your role and the content of the emails.
• Teams: Copilot can analyze video call transcripts and chat comments to summarize meetings and flag key details you might have missed.
• PowerPoint: With the ‘Narrative Builder,’ you can whip up the first draft of a presentation from just a few prompts, making it easier to shape your ideas.
• OneDrive: Copilot in OneDrive helps you quickly find what you’re looking for by scanning all your files and surfacing the most relevant information.

Microsoft’s latest moves show their commitment to making Copilot not just a tool, but a true partner in everyday work, helping users save time and stay focused on what really matters. Wave 2 is all about making AI smarter, faster, and more collaborative for businesses and users alike.