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Hi AI Futurists,

Microsoft is revolutionizing productivity with AI-driven tools unveiled at their Ignite conference. Copilot Actions automates tasks like meeting summaries and reports, while new features in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel streamline scheduling, translations, and templates. SharePoint’s AI agents now summarize documents and answer data questions, pushing workplace efficiency to new heights.

Here is the full agenda

• Hubspot’s ChatGPT Guide

• Copilot Actions

• Top 3 selected AI tools

• Top news on the AI horizon

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Lex

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How AI is Impacting the World

Microsoft’s Ignite conference unveils Copilot Agents

Microsoft unveiled Copilot Actions at its Ignite conference, a new feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot that automates repetitive tasks. This AI-powered tool, currently in private preview, streamlines tasks like summarizing meeting action points, generating reports, or preparing for meetings. Think of it as a set-it-and-forget-it macro powered by fill-in-the-blank prompts. Microsoft is also enhancing Copilot functionality in several Office apps. For example, PowerPoint will soon translate presentations into 40 languages and use branded templates to draft presentations more effectively, while Excel will suggest templates with pre-filled headers, formulas, and visuals for faster spreadsheet creation.

In Outlook, Copilot will gain smarter scheduling tools to optimize meeting times and create agendas. These updates will roll out by the end of the month. Microsoft is also introducing AI agents in SharePoint, designed to summarize documents, answer questions about SharePoint data, and generate site-specific AI assistants. Businesses can even create custom agents to address unique SharePoint use cases, building on Microsoft's broader push to embed AI into sales, service, and finance workflows.

This evolution of AI in everyday tools shows Microsoft’s focus on making professional workflows more efficient and personalized. It also underscores how AI continues to influence productivity tools, suggesting a growing shift toward automation as a cornerstone of modern work.

Important Points

• Copilot Actions automates tasks such as meeting summaries and report generation.

• Office enhancements include PowerPoint translating into 40 languages, Excel introducing smarter templates, and Outlook improving meeting scheduling.

• SharePoint AI agents can summarize documents, answer questions, and support custom site-specific needs.

• These features are rolling out by the end of the year, with some in private preview.

How I Plan to Use This:

• Auto-capturing meeting notes and assigning tasks in real time with Teams.

• Using Excel’s AI templates to simplify my weekly ad reports.

• Creating SharePoint agents to onboard new hires with instant access to resources.

• Summarizing group chats automatically with Teams Facilitator.

• Generating project tasks and tracking progress with Planner based on my goals.

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On the Horizon

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