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In this episode of Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest updates and insights from the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem from Build as well as a slight detour to the Chelsea Flower Show. We cover topics like M365 Copilot tuning, notebooks, researcher and analyst agents, and SRE agents. We also explore the implications of AI Foundry and the natural language web, while wrapping up with a look at upcoming events and the importance of community engagement.

Takeaways

• The Chelsea Flower Show showcased innovative AI applications in gardening.
• M365 Copilot tuning can transform industries like legal with tailored solutions.
• Notebooks in Copilot provide a flexible way to organize and query content.
• Researcher and Analyst agents enhance data analysis and decision-making processes.
• AI Foundry allows for local model integration, expanding AI capabilities.
• SRE agents automate software reliability tasks, improving efficiency.
• Natural language web features enable more intuitive website interactions.
• Community-driven initiatives are crucial for the development of AI tools.
• Microsoft's Build conference highlighted significant advancements in AI technology.
• The importance of ethical considerations in AI deployment is paramount.

Links

Avanade Intelligent Garden

Book of News - https://news.microsoft.com/build-2025-book-of-news/

Copilot Tuning

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs

Announcing Microsoft Entra Agent ID: Secure and manage your AI agents | Microsoft Community Hub

microsoft/AI-Red-Teaming-Playground-Labs: AI Red Teaming playground labs to run AI Red Teaming trainings including infrastructure.

NL Web Introducing NLWeb: Bringing conversational interfaces directly to the web - Source and Debugging GenAI with CAPs + NLWeb + OpenTelemetry: A Real-Time Visibility Unlock | LinkedIn

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs

Reddit post on SRE agent being used in the dotnet repo My new hobby: watching AI slowly drive Microsoft employees insane : r/ExperiencedDevs

Power Apps Studio with Agent Feed

Reimagining human-agent collaboration for a new era of app development with Microsoft Power Apps - Microsoft Power Platform Blog

Walkthrough of agent feed in Power Apps - users and ma

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News, news, news - we have lots of new news! Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest announcements from Microsoft about Copilot Wave 2 Spring Release. We delve into the significance of the Work Trend Index, the new user interface and search experience, and the introduction of memory and notebooks features. Then we dig into the management and reporting of agents, the concept of the human-agent ratio (including some extreme reactions to some new phrases from Microsoft...) and the importance of leadership in leveraging AI capabilities. Finally, we cover some of the magical events coming up.

Takeaways

• Wave 2 announcements from Microsoft include significant updates and features.
• The Work Trend Index is crucial for understanding productivity trends.
• A new user interface is being introduced for a better user experience.
• Memory features will enhance user interactions with Copilot.
• Notebooks will allow users to group and summarize conversations.
• The Create Experience will simplify content creation across platforms.
• Agent management is becoming more streamlined with the Frontier Program.
• Understanding the human-agent ratio is essential for effective delegation.
• Upcoming conferences will provide opportunities for community engagement.

Sound Bites

• "The skill of delegation is something that everyone wanted to get."
• "Minutes saved isn't cashable."
• "It definitely feels like conference season is in full swing."

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In this episode of Copilot Connection, Zoe and Kevin are joined by Gary Raife to discuss the transformative potential of AI and Microsoft Copilot in the healthcare sector. We explore the challenges of interoperability, the role of AI in enhancing patient care, and the exciting developments of Dragon Copilot. The conversation also touches on the integration of personal health data, the importance of trust and transparency in AI applications, and the future of healthcare driven by data and technology.

Takeaways

• Healthcare presents a significant opportunity for AI integration.
• Interoperability remains a critical challenge in healthcare systems.
• AI can enhance patient experiences and streamline workflows.
• Dragon Copilot introduces ambient listening capabilities for clinicians.
• Wearable technology can provide valuable health data for monitoring.
• Trust and transparency are essential for AI adoption in healthcare.
• Personal health data integration can improve patient outcomes.
• AI should support clinicians rather than replace them.
• The future of healthcare will be increasingly data-driven.
• Collaboration between technology and healthcare professionals is vital.

Key links

• Gary's blog

News

• Introducing Researcher and Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Blog
• Copilot Consumer Updates - Your AI Companion - The Official Microsoft Blog
• New capabilities in Azure AI Foundry to build advanced agentic applications | Microsoft Azure Blog
• Interpreter Agent
  • Interpreter in Microsoft Teams meetings - Microsoft Support
  • Kevin's view of Interpreter Agent
• Copilot Studio Toolkit updates announced
• microsoft/Power-CAT-Copilot-Studio-Kit
• Introduction - Model Context Protocol
• Announcing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A) - Google Developers Blog

Healthcare related

• Meet Microsoft Dragon Copilot: Your new AI assistant for clinical workflow - Microsoft Industry Blogs
• Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare | Microsoft