Microsoft is gearing up for a major event focused on its AI tool, Copilot. Scheduled for September 16th, this event will be hosted on LinkedIn and promises to reveal the “next phase of Copilot innovation.” Led by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Jared Spataro, the company’s vice president of AI at work, this event aims to showcase new business features and a significant rebranding effort.
The rebranding will change how Copilot is labelled across Microsoft’s products. Instead of “Copilot in Word,” users will now see “Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word.” Similarly, “Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365” will be renamed to “Microsoft 365 Copilot.” This shift aligns with Microsoft’s strategy to integrate Copilot more deeply into its suite of productivity tools.
However, the event isn’t just about new names. Microsoft plans to introduce several new features that could encourage more businesses to adopt Copilot. Currently, Copilot’s features in Microsoft 365 come at $30 per user per month, which has sparked debate among companies about the value of the investment.
There is also anticipation around potential updates for Copilot Pro. This consumer-oriented subscription, priced at $20 per month, offers similar features to the business version but hasn’t seen many updates since its launch. Earlier this year, Microsoft even removed a feature called GPT Builder from Copilot Pro, highlighting the need for fresh enhancements.
The upcoming event is set to start at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on September 16th. The Verge will provide live coverage, offering the latest updates on Copilot’s new capabilities and strategic direction.
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In related news, Microsoft continues to expand its tech ecosystem. Google Drive will be available on Windows on Arm devices later this year, and Qualcomm’s new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip is set to make Windows laptops more affordable. Additionally, new Qualcomm-powered Surface devices are expected to hit the workplace, and a fresh gamepad keyboard feature for Windows 11 will allow typing with an Xbox controller.
Stay tuned for more updates from Microsoft as it continues to innovate and redefine its offerings in the tech industry.
