Why I hate Microsoft Co-Pilot

Recently, I had the opportunity to dive into Microsoft Co-pilot, an AI-powered tool that promises to revolutionize how we work with Microsoft 365 applications. As someone who regularly interacts with a wide range of digital tools, I was curious to see how Co-pilot could potentially streamline my workflows and enhance productivity.

A Mixed Bag of Capabilities

Initially, I explored some of Co-pilot's capabilities, particularly its interaction with Excel and its ability to analyze documents in Word and Excel based on historical edits. While these features hold promise, I found them to be less impactful than I had hoped. The ability to interact with Excel through natural language commands is certainly a step forward, but it didn't quite reach the level of fluidity and intuitiveness I expected. Similarly, the analysis of documents based on their edit history, while interesting, seemed to lack the depth of insight that could make it a game-changer.

The Game-Changing Feature: Meeting Summarization

However, what truly stood out to me—and left a lasting impression—was Co-pilot's meeting summarization and action item preparation in Microsoft Teams. This feature is, without a doubt, a significant leap forward in how we handle meetings.

Imagine this: You’ve just finished a Teams meeting, and instead of spending additional time reviewing notes or manually listing action items, Co-pilot automatically generates a comprehensive summary of the meeting. It highlights the key discussion points, decisions made, and even assigns action items with due dates. The efficiency this brings to the table is beyond anything I’ve seen in other productivity tools.

Why This Feature Alone Could Drive Adoption

In a world where remote and hybrid work models are becoming the norm, the ability to quickly and accurately summarize meetings is invaluable. The feature reduces the cognitive load on participants, ensures nothing important slips through the cracks, and enhances overall meeting productivity. For organizations constantly juggling multiple projects and stakeholders, this could be the single most compelling reason to invest in Microsoft Co-pilot.

Final Thoughts

While Co-pilot still has room for growth in some areas, its meeting summarization and action item preparation capabilities are truly impressive. This feature alone has the potential to transform how organizations handle their meetings, making them more efficient and outcome-driven.

If you're considering adopting Co-pilot, this capability is worth experiencing firsthand. It’s a glimpse into the future of how AI can assist us in not just working faster, but working smarter.