Microsoft is continuously developing its suite of productivity tools to cater to the needs of its users. OneNote is the latest application to get an AI upgrade in the form of the Microsoft 365 Copilot tool. This tool aims to help users generate content quickly and easily by combining large language models with various data sources, such as notes, calendars, emails, and chats. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the details of the Microsoft 365 Copilot tool and how it can benefit OneNote users.

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Tool

In a blog post published on Wednesday, OneNote product manager Greg Mace announced that the Microsoft 365 Copilot tool is coming to OneNote. The Copilot tool is already available in other Microsoft 365 apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. With its integration into OneNote, users can leverage the AI tool’s capabilities to create content more efficiently and effectively.

What Can Microsoft 365 Copilot Do for You?

The Microsoft 365 Copilot tool is designed to assist users in two key ways. Firstly, the AI tool works behind the scenes to help users as they work. Secondly, it offers a business chat feature through which users can actively seek assistance. By chatting with the software, users can ask it to generate certain information based on natural language queries. This feature saves users time and effort by tackling mundane tasks or creating repetitive content for them.

Examples of What You Could Ask Copilot in OneNote to Do

Microsoft provided some examples of what users could ask Copilot to do in OneNote. Some of these examples include:

  • Summarize notes into bullet points on a new page.
  • Generate a list of topics and talking points to be covered in an annual investor update meeting.
  • Plan a spring trip to Paris for me, my partner, and my two teenage children.
  • “I’m starting a wholesale coffee bean and roasting company. Give me 10 suggestions for a company name and vision statement.”

In response, the AI analyzes the user’s raw notes, emails, and other data and automatically creates the associated content. This feature enables users to focus on the more critical aspects of their work while allowing Copilot to take care of the rest.

Benefits of Using Copilot in OneNote

Copilot in OneNote helps users create, capture, organize, and recall information with confidence. As a notetaking partner, Copilot uses prompts to draft plans, generate ideas, create lists, organize information, and more. It can transform existing text by summarizing, rewriting, formatting, and adding visual context. With natural language commands, users can reorganize their notebook, adjust formatting, and highlight what’s important.

Privacy and Security Considerations

With the increasing use of AI technology, privacy and security concerns are becoming more critical than ever. Microsoft has assured its users that the Copilot tool is reviewed for privacy issues and other potential problems by a team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. The company uses the Azure Content Moderation Stack to monitor and filter harmful content and taps into technologies such as InterpretML and Fairlearn to detect and correct possible data bias.

Conclusion

The Microsoft 365 Copilot tool is an excellent addition to OneNote, as it makes generating content more efficient and straightforward. With the Copilot AI working behind the scenes or through business chat, users can focus on the more important aspects of their work while the AI takes care of the more repetitive tasks. Microsoft has reassured its users that the Copilot tool is reviewed for privacy and security concerns, so users can rest assured that their data is safe. With the Copilot tool coming to all Microsoft productivity apps in the months ahead, users can look forward to increased productivity and efficiency across the board.

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