Microsoft is unveiling an upgraded version of Copilot that shifts its role from a personal assistant to a virtual teammate, enhancing collaboration across teams, departments, and organizations. If you need support for routine administrative tasks, you can rely on Copilot—no need to worry about extra hiring costs.
The new Team Copilot, part of Microsoft 365, streamlines online meetings by managing agendas and taking notes. It effectively summarizes discussions in Microsoft Teams and addresses group inquiries—making it easier to catch up on conversations. Additionally, Team Copilot monitors project progress by assigning tasks, tracking deadlines, and notifying team members when feedback is needed.
While Team Copilot offers impressive benefits, it does have limitations. Its effectiveness in managing in-person meetings may be less reliable, and some companies may hesitate to trust it over certified professionals for project management. Despite concerns about AI displacing jobs, Team Copilot lacks the nuanced skill set of human counterparts, focusing primarily on alleviating the tedious tasks typically handled by executive assistants.
Team Copilot will be available in preview for Microsoft customers later this year, but a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required for access.