The Practical 365 Podcast Free Copilot Chat Lands For All, Exchange Audit Logging Changes & More: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E34
Jan 22, 2025
Steve and Paul discuss Microsoft's decision to make Copilot Chat free for all Microsoft 365 users. They also delve into the upcoming changes to Exchange Online audit logging and the new Outlook's deployment via Windows Update. The hosts explore advancements in chat-based AI, document summarization, and the implications for enterprise efficiency. Additionally, they analyze Microsoft's AI reorganization and its effects on workflows and software development. Lastly, they touch on improving MFA resilience and transitioning to WhatsApp for notifications.
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Free Copilot Chat
- Microsoft is making Copilot Chat free for Microsoft 365 users to encourage wider adoption.
- This move aims to drive usage of AI agents, potentially increasing Microsoft's revenue through consumption-based pricing.
Agents for Efficiency
- Businesses seek to lower staff costs by leveraging AI.
- Automating tedious tasks with agents can help overworked employees become more efficient.
Whiteboard Transcription
- Paul used Anthropics' Claude model to extract text from whiteboard images, converting them into a collaborative format.
- This saved him significant time compared to manual transcription, highlighting a key AI benefit.