Microsoft Copilot Gets Smarter with Document Summarisation and Analysis

Microsoft is exploring a new Copilot function, allowing the AI-powered chatbot to examine and describe files. The new functionality will enable users to share files with the chatbot easily. Microsoft is making changes in the productivity market with new capabilities for its AI assistant, Copilot. Soon, Copilot will expand beyond its present code creation and translation capabilities to summarise and analyse your texts and files. This innovative improvement promises to streamline procedures and increase productivity.

The new upgrade to Copilot

The new upgrade to Copilot, first observed by the well-known tinkerer Leopeva64 on X, includes a new 'Add a file' option that allows users to upload files straight from their local PCs, after which the chatbot may read the contents of the file and answer queries relevant to that data. Whether it's a lengthy report, a complex contract, or an email thread, Copilot will generate concise summaries, saving you precious time and effort. Copilot can delve into your spreadsheets, presentations, or even code repositories, identifying key trends, patterns, and insights you might have missed.

Aside from summarising data, the AI-powered assistant can aid you in finding a specific piece of data and even request additional information on the topic. Since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, individuals have used chatbots to summarise and interpret vast amounts of data without going through it manually.

While this may be ineffective for those not feeding the chatbot with documents, it is valuable for those dealing with significant data. The ability to evaluate and summarise data using Copilot appears in the Canary version of Microsoft Edge. Still, there needs to be more information on when it will be available to everyone.

Benefits for Users:

This addition to Copilot's skillset unlocks a range of benefits for users:

• Enhanced decision-making: Quickly grasp the main points of complex documents and gain valuable insights from data, allowing for informed decisions.
• Improved time management: Summarising eliminates the need to read entire documents, freeing up valuable time for other tasks.
• Increased productivity: Leverage Copilot's analytical capabilities to identify trends and patterns, fostering better planning and resource allocation.

Since the debut of Copilot last year, Microsoft has been actively adding and testing new capabilities. When Copilot turned one earlier this month, the tech giant announced that the chatbot can now modify AI graphics created using Designer.