Microsoft Unveils Major Updates to 365 Copilot with Copilot Pages and Agents

Sep 16, 2024, 04:30 PM

Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, introducing new AI features aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration. The updates, announced during the Copilot Wave 2 event, include the launch of Copilot Pages, a collaborative AI tool that allows teams to work together on a shared canvas. This feature integrates with BizChat to enable real-time content creation and editing. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced Copilot Agents, AI assistants designed to automate and execute business processes. Excel users will now benefit from AI-enabled Python tools, allowing for advanced data analysis and automation without the need for manual coding. Other updates include new features for Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, aimed at improving user efficiency. Microsoft also announced a partnership with Vodafone to integrate these new AI capabilities into their Office suite. The Copilot Studio enables the creation of customizable agents, further enhancing the suite's flexibility and functionality.