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EP 360: Microsoft Copilot Wave 2 - What’s new & real business use cases now possible

Sep 17, 2024

Discover the latest from Microsoft with Wave 2 of Copilot, boasting over 700 updates and 150 new tools aimed at enhancing workplace efficiency. Dive into innovative features like Copilot Pages for real-time collaboration and streamlined integrations with applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. Hear about practical use cases that showcase how AI can transform workflows, from AI-generated presentations to smart email prioritization. Plus, learn how Python is making AI more accessible for data professionals.

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ADVICE

Implement Copilot Now

Implement Microsoft 365 Copilot now for future payoff.
Don't delay this investment, regardless of the $30 monthly price tag.

INSIGHT

Copilot: The New UI for AI

Microsoft positions Copilot as the new UI for AI, integrating web work and data.
LLMs will become commoditized, and the key differentiator will be how businesses utilize them with their data.

INSIGHT

Copilot Pages

Copilot Pages is a dynamic canvas for real-time, collaborative AI work.
It combines web searches, personal data, and collaborative document editing.

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Microsoft unveiled what it called Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot. New names. New features. New possibilities. We're covering it all and giving you NEW business use cases that weren't possible before this announcement.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. Microsoft Copilot Wave 2 Updates
2. Microsoft 365 Copilot Pricing
3. OneDrive Updates
4. Microsoft Teams and Copilot
5. Copilot Agents
6. Example Use Cases

Timestamps:
02:30 Daily AI news
05:55 Microsoft Copilot Wave 2
07:59 Copilot pages, Microsoft 365 updates, Copilot agents.
12:36 Implement now for future payoff, avoid delays.
16:24 Generative AI silos interim, optimize data strategy.
19:55 Collaborative Google Doc with Copilot integration for teamwork.
23:35 Microsoft 365 Copilot's enterprise version available; free rollout pending.
26:04 Python simplifies AI for data professionals, universally available.
28:35 Create AI-generated presentations using brand assets.
32:01 Generative AI summarizes and prioritizes your emails.
37:24 Copilot Studio updates: Simplified agent creation, now available.
40:36 Microsoft Copilot integration is a seismic advancement.
43:36 Copilot automates document summarization and citation sourcing.
46:39 Early Copilot features were useful but disjointed.

Keywords:
OpenAI Models, Microsoft Copilot Rebranding, Microsoft 365 Copilot Pricing, Importance of Copilot, Timeline of Copilot Announcements, Copilot Wave 2, UI for AI Concept, Comparisons and Critiques, Copilot Pages, First 18 Months of Copilot, New Features, Wave 2 Focus, Host's Opinion, Everyday AI Giveaway, AI-Powered Outlines and Slides, Microsoft Teams and Copilot, Email Prioritization Feature, Enhanced Microsoft Word Capabilities, OneDrive Updates, Copilot Agents, Courses and Training Promo, General Overview, New Features, Example Use Cases, Impact, Next Steps, Main Topic, Host Introduction, Microsoft Copilot Wave 2

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