This review first appeared in issue 355 ofPC Pro.
Long before the arrival of Copilot,Microsoft Teamsbecame my go-to app that was always active on my desktop.
NowMicrosofthas added Copilot, it has become even more indispensable.
This is most obvious in meetings.
Even with transcription features enabled in Teams, sifting through conversations to find pertinent information was daunting.
I also find it useful withconferencing, especially long meetings that drag on, when your attention can wander.
As is its ability to revisit discussions and extract insights.
This isnt just theory.
Copilot packs in several other useful features, too.
It parallels Copilots meeting notes and holds the information for 30 days.
Copilot in Teams can also save you time.
It adeptly transforms meeting notes into Office 365 documents and drafts emails from discussions.
This is great if your memory isnt too good, so this is my favorite feature.
As Microsoft states, however, Copilot is an assistant, not a replacement for human oversight.
This poses a significant risk when dealing with sensitive information.
To misquote a certain masked superhero, with great AI power comes great responsibility to check its results.
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