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Microsoft recently updated its 365 Copilot with new features, including AI-powered enterprise search, a reasoning agent, and a new Copilot store. Some users have access to these features now, while others may need to wait until May. The AI-powered enterprise search is a particular highlight. Microsoft states that Copilot search combines search with the power of AI to deliver more relevant and context-aware search results. This is from the Vice President of Microsoft's design and research department.

Microsoft has announced that it will integrate AI-driven Office features into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, along with a corresponding price increase. Previously, users wishing to access Copilot in Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint had to pay an additional monthly fee of $20 for the Copilot Pro subscription; now this AI feature will be included at a price of $3 per month.

DingTalk has officially launched the '365 Membership' service, aimed at providing individual users with a range of AI tools and features to enhance work efficiency and creativity. This membership service includes over 10 popular features, such as DingTalk AI Search, Personal AI Assistant, and Personal Certification. Users can subscribe for 19 RMB/month or 169 RMB/year via DingTalk version 7.6.16 and above.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will soon see the comprehensive application of artificial intelligence technology, making this sports event an important platform for technological innovation. IOC President Thomas Bach stated that AI will play a key role in various areas, including protecting athletes from cyber threats, enhancing broadcasting experiences, and optimizing energy management.

British Petroleum (BP) announced its initiative to enhance global employee experience through Copilot for Microsoft 365. BP plans to roll out this technology to a majority of its global workforce beginning in early 2024. Copilot for Microsoft 365 utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to automate a variety of daily tasks, helping employees boost productivity, develop skills, enhance business performance, and support innovation. This is a significant step in BP's digital transformation, empowering employees to achieve greater innovation and solutions.

Microsoft has launched the general version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, which can be integrated into products like Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Enterprise users need to have at least 300 users and will be charged $30 per user per month for this service. Microsoft 365 Copilot can personalize experiences by leveraging Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365 applications, and web data. Microsoft also plans to directly integrate Copilot features into Windows.

Microsoft has announced that the first batch of Australian customers is eligible for the Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot early access program. M365 Copilot is a powerful generative AI service that combines large language models with Microsoft 365 organizational data to enhance productivity. The Australian financial services sector sees great potential in generative AI, expecting to realize economic value by 2030. The energy, utilities, and construction sectors are beginning to pilot generative AI to improve work efficiency. Microsoft's Copilot is established.