The article discusses Microsoft's evolution of its productivity applications through the integration of generative AI tools, particularly Copilot. This advancement marks a significant shift from traditional software to a more interconnected, AI-driven environment. Since its launch of Office for Windows 3.0, Microsoft has continuously adapted to evolving work styles, including the collaborative cloud with Microsoft 365. The new generative AI tools aim to facilitate user interaction across apps like Word and Excel, enhancing productivity by simplifying user interfaces and making insights more accessible.
"Our first wave brought AI to existing apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams for tasks like summarizing documents, prioritizing emails, recapping meetings..."
"The second wave is M365 Copilot as a hub beyond the apps you use today. We're building the AI hub - the productivity browser for the AI world..."
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