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Longtime Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley is our Copilot on this episode

Sep 23, 2023
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Mary Jo Foley, Longtime Microsoft watcher, joins the GeekWire Podcast to discuss the latest Windows and AI features. They also talk about the surprise resignation of Panos Panay, the chief product officer at Microsoft, and his potential move to Amazon. The discussion covers Microsoft's new branding strategy, the release date and competitiveness of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot, the cost implications for business customers, and the departure of Panoz Pene and the future of the Surface line. They also reflect on the changing and surprising nature of Microsoft.
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Quick takeaways

  • Microsoft introduced the Microsoft co-pilot brand to consolidate their AI offerings and announced the commercial availability of Microsoft 365 co-pilot, aiming to unify the consumer and enterprise experiences across its product lineup.
  • The unexpected departure of Panos Panay, former Microsoft Surface Chief, raises questions about the future trajectory of the Surface brand and Microsoft's hardware offerings, as the company focuses on profitability and consolidation.

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Summary of Podcast Episode: Microsoft's Latest Windows and AI Features

Microsoft unveiled its latest Windows and AI features at a special event in New York City. The company introduced Microsoft co-pilot, a brand aimed at consolidating their AI offerings under one umbrella. This rebranding aims to address confusion caused by various co-pilot names used in previous launches. However, it is important to note that not all co-pilot offerings fall under the Microsoft co-pilot brand. The company also announced the commercial availability of Microsoft 365 co-pilot, which will be launched on November 1st. While this move aims to streamline the Outlook experience across different platforms, businesses have raised concerns over the premature release and potential lack of features. Despite these developments, Microsoft's strategy seems to focus on unifying the consumer and enterprise experiences across its product lineup, and this could have a significant impact on the future of the company.

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