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Microsoft Corporation introduced a number of new features for its Copilot app, including a coding tool and a continuously operating AI agent. The company aims to turn the assistant into a universal platform for office workers.
This was reported by Dilo, citing Reuters.
In addition to the new tools, the corporation is integrating the Office apps Word, Excel, and PowerPoint directly into Copilot. This will allow users to collaborate on those programs without leaving the AI tool, against the backdrop of competition with chatbots ChatGPT and Claude.
Creating applications via prompts and a digital colleague
Among the Copilot updates is a tool called "Code." It allows users to create applications, analytics dashboards, and other software using natural-language prompts. The tool is powered by the same technology as GitHub Copilot. Early access for customers will open at the end of the month, and 365 Premium and Pro subscribers will be able to test it later this year.
In addition, the company is launching the AI agent "Autopilot" in private preview at the end of the month (an updated version of the agent "Scout," introduced in June):
the so-called digital colleague will have its own account in the company's corporate directory;
the agent will operate with clearly defined access rights that users will be able to manage.
Controlling technology spending
To address the concerns of many organizations about security, compliance, and governance when deploying agents, developers adapted the system specifically for enterprise-level use.
Microsoft also unveiled cost-management features that allow employees to directly see expenses associated with AI usage to avoid unexpected company costs.
Recall that it was previously reported that Microsoft is creating a company to integrate AI into business for 2,5 billion dollars. The tech giant announced the creation of a new operating company, Microsoft Frontier Company. The main task of the new division is to help large businesses choose, configure, and integrate AI technologies, ensuring real returns on investment. The corporation is allocating 2,5 billion U.S. dollars to launch the project.
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