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Microsoft Copilot App Gets Major Tabbed Interface Upgrade
25 Sep
Summary
- Copilot app gains new Home, Code, and Autopilot tabs.
- Direct integration with Office apps is now available.
- Autopilot tab enables automatic task handling and responses.
Microsoft is enhancing its dedicated Copilot application with a significant update featuring a new tabbed interface and direct integration of Office apps. This move aims to boost Copilot's utility for consumers and businesses alike, with a particular focus on enterprise needs for data processing and report generation.
The updated Copilot app will present a 'Home' tab for standard AI interactions, designed to intelligently route queries between different modes. A 'Code' tab will allow users to generate simple applications, dashboards, and workflows through natural language descriptions, eliminating the need for programming skills.
Furthermore, the new 'Autopilot' tab introduces agentic capabilities, enabling Copilot to handle recurring tasks and respond to threads autonomously. This includes complex processes such as managing supplier reviews, scheduling, and stakeholder communication, as highlighted by Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer of AI at Work, Jared Spataro.
