Copilot

On 16 March, Microsoft unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Designed to boost workplace productivity, the Copilot combines the “power of large language models with business data and the Microsoft 365 apps to unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills,” according to a press statement.

How does Copilot work?

Copilot works like an assistant and has been integrated with popular everyday apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, so users can easily access it. Additionally, Microsoft has launched Business Chat to work alongside your Microsoft 365 apps and data such as calendar emails, chats, documents, meetings, and contacts to enhance the experience and make it easier and faster.

With Copilot, users can use prompts such as “tell your team how you updated a product strategy,” and it will generate an update based on the morning’s meetings, emails, and chat threads. According to Microsoft, this will “fundamentally transform the way we work” and will turn your words into the “most powerful productivity tool on the planet.”

How can Copilot enhance productivity?

Copilot has been built to free up space and help people focus better on the tasks at hand. In Microsoft Word, it writes, summarises, and creates along with the user. It can give you a draft to edit or use as a starting point. Although Microsoft acknowledges Copilot might not always be right, it will help you save sourcing, writing, and editing time.

In PowerPoint, users can create vivid presentations with a single prompt and then add relevant content. In Excel, Copilot will help create data visualizations in a matter of seconds and identify trends. Additionally, clearing your inbox won’t leave you drained, as Copilot can do that for you in minutes and help you manage it so that you can focus on the communication part. With the Copilot in Power Platform, you can automate repetitive tasks, create chatbots, and turn an idea into a working app in minutes.

What are the benefits of Copilot?

Copilot will give people more agency and make technology more accessible through the most universal interface: natural language.

Copilot is currently being tested with select commercial customers. While it is still in its testing phase, the potential for the integration is enormous, with the ability to fundamentally transform the way we work and boost productivity in the workplace. It has the potential to save users countless hours, allowing them to focus on what’s important while still getting the job done quickly and efficiently. With Copilot, Microsoft is taking a significant step towards revolutionizing the way we work with technology.

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs