Ep 30 - building on the Build news

May 25, 2025

Discover the latest from the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including game-changing M365 Copilot tuning and the role of notebooks in boosting productivity. The conversation takes a creative turn at the Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing AI in gardening. Explore how AI Foundry enhances integration and efficiency, plus insights on ethical concerns in tech. The hosts tackle fun anecdotes about AI assistants and the innovative applications shaping our digital world. Join the discussion on the importance of community in advancing AI tools!

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AI in Gardening at Chelsea Show

Kevin McDonnell visited the Chelsea Flower Show and explored the Avanade Intelligent Garden using AI to monitor plant health and bees.
This showcased innovative AI applications outside of tech, blending gardening with AI technology.

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M365 Copilot Tuning Explained

M365 Copilot tuning uses agents grounded on specific domain documents for tailored, scenario-based solutions.
It doesn't fine-tune the core model but creates tightly grounded specialized agents, ideal for regulated industries.

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Copilot Notebooks Usage

Notebooks in Copilot allow flexible grouping of diverse content and applying specific instructions for querying.
They serve as dynamic, unstructured datasets for enhanced interaction, distinct from OneNote's structured organization.

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