Welcome to this roundup of the latest updates to Microsoft Copilot, the company’s virtual AI assistant, as of May 2024. This article will highlight some of the most beneficial updates for those in the AV industry. Additionally, a comprehensive list of updates is included at the end for further reference.
Key Updates to Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Purview AI Hub
A significant addition to Microsoft Purview is the AI Hub, designed to meet organizations’ risk and compliance needs for AI applications, including Copilot and other third-party apps. The AI Hub allows administrators to monitor critical security aspects such as sensitive data shared with Copilot and the number of users interacting with Copilot along with their associated risk levels. This feature is crucial as concerns about the security implications of using AI in the workplace continue to grow.
Copilot Extensions
Copilot now features extensions that enable new actions and customized knowledge grounding. These extensions can be built using Copilot connectors, plugins, and the organization’s own Copilot. While there may be concerns about the average person’s ability to create these extensions, they present exciting potential for automating mundane tasks within organizations. This automation can allow employees to focus more on higher-level responsibilities.
Viva Glint
With the introduction of Viva Glint, administrators can now act on employee comments and suggestions promptly. Viva Glint can summarize, explore, and act on thousands of comments, saving the time normally spent manually analyzing feedback. This feature is designed to enable organizations to quickly leverage employee insights.
Boosting Response Rates in Forms
To improve response rates to forms, Copilot will now automatically send emails to form owners regarding response rates and provide proactive follow-up recommendations. Once adequate responses are received, Copilot can generate prompts to review form insights, helping users make the most of their data.
Conclusion
These updates mark significant advancements in Microsoft Copilot, enhancing its capabilities and usefulness, particularly for those in the AV industry. For a detailed list of all updates, refer to the slide deck below.
