Summary of Microsoft 365 Copilot Explained: How Microsoft Just Changed the Future of Work

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Copilot, which uses AI to assist users across its products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, by generating content quickly and efficiently. Copilot combines the Microsoft Graph, which stores all the context and information, with AI technologies like Chat GPT and large language models to generate content in the context of the work the user is doing. Users can select and draw from other documents, images or templates to create content resulting in higher quality output in a shorter amount of time. Copilot can summarize chat threads, track email conversations, and provide status updates from relevant emails, while also allowing users to automate tasks through Power Automate and integrate with non-Microsoft systems making it accessible and efficient for all users, especially sales professionals.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the video explains the concept of Microsoft 365 co-pilot, which is the terminology used by Microsoft to refer to all the tools that allow users to generate content with AI across the Microsoft product set. This means bringing AI to the productivity tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, and providing mind-blowing features to keep on top of everything, such as managing emails, chats, and meetings. Co-pilot works by combining the Microsoft Graph, which stores all the context and information, with AI technologies like Chat GPT and large language models to generate content in the context of the work the user is doing. The user can select and draw from other documents, images, or templates to create content quickly and efficiently. Co-pilot is a game-changer for business users who need to write proposal documents or collaborate in teams, as it makes it easier to generate high-quality content in a fraction of the time.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the video demonstrates how Microsoft 365 Copilot can be used to create a proposal, document, and presentation for customers. With AI-generated tools, users can write summaries and frequently asked questions for a document and create a PowerPoint deck from a Word document quickly and easily with the option to edit and adjust the generated slides. The video predicts that Copilot could significantly improve efficiency, but raises concerns about a future where AI-algorithm generated proposals and responses dominate the tender process. Microsoft 365 Copilot can also be used in Excel to create a comprehensive report about business results, including charts and pivot tables to analyze data.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker explains how Microsoft's new feature, Copilot, makes using Excel and Outlook a lot simpler and a lot more efficient. Copilot creates an analysis in seconds with the breakdown by product, automatic sorting, and chart creating. The model producing feature allows users to understand more about what's happening to form a model for growth by creating a more realistic result for the figures it analyzes. Through Copilot, users can generate content based on files within their company, which improves collaborations and efficiency in teamwork.
• 00:15:00 In this section, the video discusses how Microsoft 365 Copilot can change the way we approach missed meetings and catching up on work. With Copilot, users can get a transcript and recording of missed meetings, along with notes, summaries, and action points. Additionally, the AI-powered tool allows users to ask questions about the meeting and receive suggestions based on the conversation, making it feel like having an assistant in the meeting. While useful, co-host Raju Vegesna also acknowledges the potential for abuse and over-reliance on Copilot for missed meetings and recaps.
• 00:20:00 n this section, the video discusses the features of Microsoft 365 Copilot and how it assists users in managing their workload. Copilot can summarize chat threads, track email conversations, and provide status updates from relevant emails. Additionally, it integrates with Microsoft Loop, allowing users to collaborate on lists and tables in real-time. For sales environments, Copilot is also integrated with Viva sales and CRM systems, such as Dynamics 365 and Salesforce, enabling users to generate proposals and documents seamlessly.
• 00:25:00 In this section, the video explains how Microsoft's new Copilot feature can assist users during meetings and customer interactions. Copilot provides real-time access to relevant information from various sources, such as CRM systems and collaboration tools, to help users prepare for meetings, catch up on what has been discussed, and summarize the meeting outcomes. Copilot can also automate tasks through Power Automate, a drag-and-drop interface, and integrate with non-Microsoft systems. This new feature aims to make tools more accessible and efficient for all users, especially sales professionals.
• 00:30:00 In this section, the functionality of Microsoft 365 Copilot is explained. Copilot automates collaboration with support teams and eliminates the need for excessive rekeying, summarization, and bringing pieces together. With natural language processing, Copilot finds the necessary details and relevant contacts to create private channels for support members. This technology revolutionizes the future of work by allowing everyone to have a virtual assistant inside every tool in a rapid and rapid way. The details of how this technology will actually work are still unclear, but this announcement is one of the biggest changes in the workplace.