Introduction
At its annual Build dev conference, Microsoft announced the latest expansion of its Copilot family of generative AI tech – Team Copilot. This innovative solution is specifically designed to improve collaboration and streamline project management within enterprise teams.
What is Team Copilot?
Team Copilot is not a point solution like its predecessors, but rather a set of capabilities aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity by automating administrative tasks that can be time-consuming and costly. Jared Spataro, CVP of AI at work at Microsoft, writes in a blog post:
"Team Copilot frees teams to be more productive and creative by taking on administrative tasks that can be time-consuming and costly."
Features of Team Copilot
Integration with Teams
Team Copilot seamlessly integrates with Microsoft’s videoconferencing app, Teams, to facilitate meeting management. Key features include:
- Meeting Agendas: Copilot helps create and manage meeting agendas, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
- Note-taking: Anyone in a meeting can co-author notes using Team Copilot.
Collaboration and Planning
Team Copilot extends its capabilities beyond Teams to Microsoft’s collaboration and planning platforms, Loop and Planner. Key features include:
- Task Management: Create and assign tasks, track deadlines, and notify team members when their input is needed.
- Work Item Breakdown: Help break up large work items into manageable steps.
Enhanced Features in Planner
In addition to the above features, Team Copilot in Planner provides:
- Progress Tracking: Answers questions about task progress, priorities, and stakeholder workload.
- Task Prioritization: Helps prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines.
Availability and Pricing
Microsoft states that Team Copilot features will be available in preview later this year for customers with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. The Copilot for Microsoft 365 license starts at $30 per user per month.
Conclusion
Team Copilot represents a significant step forward in the development of generative AI solutions tailored to enterprise teams. By automating administrative tasks and streamlining project management, Team Copilot has the potential to revolutionize collaboration within large organizations.
Microsoft’s Vision for Enterprise Teams
As we move forward in an increasingly digital age, Microsoft is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible with its innovative AI solutions. With Team Copilot, Microsoft demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by enterprise teams, providing a powerful tool to improve productivity and creativity.
The Future of Generative AI
As generative AI continues to evolve, it’s clear that Microsoft is committed to staying at the forefront of this rapidly advancing field. With Team Copilot, we’re witnessing a significant milestone in the development of enterprise-grade AI solutions.
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Kyle Wiggers is a senior reporter at TechCrunch with a special interest in artificial intelligence. His writing has appeared in VentureBeat and Digital Trends, as well as a range of gadget blogs including Android Police, Android Authority, Droid-Life, and XDA-Developers.
