422322 – OneNote: Copilot on OneNote brings in notes from Video and Images (Android)

Product:

Copilot, OneNote

Platform:

Android, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

With this new feature in OneNote mobile, you can share videos and images into OneNote and watch the magic unfold. All the key insights from the video and images are captured effortlessly into notes so that you do not have to manually create them.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-10-23

updated:
2025-02-06

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Risk
If the Copilot feature malfunctions, there is a risk of losing important notes or insights captured from videos and images, leading to potential data loss.
   - roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience frustration if the feature does not work as intended, leading to a negative impact on productivity and user satisfaction.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/

Integration Issues
The new feature may not integrate well with existing workflows or tools, causing disruptions in how users manage their notes and projects.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Business Analysts
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/

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Opportunities**

Enhanced Note Organization
The integration of video and image insights into OneNote allows for more organized and comprehensive notes. This can improve the user experience for students and professionals who need to reference multimedia content quickly.
   - next-steps: Conduct training sessions for users on how to effectively use the new feature to enhance their note-taking process. Develop guidelines for best practices in multimedia note organization.
   - roles: Students, Educators, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-copilot-in-onenote/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/ba-p/3876891

Increased Collaboration
With the ability to extract insights from shared videos and images, teams can collaborate more effectively by ensuring that all members have access to the same key information, leading to improved project outcomes.
   - next-steps: Implement collaborative projects that utilize this feature and gather feedback from teams on its effectiveness. Adjust workflows based on user input to maximize collaboration.
   - roles: Team Leaders, Collaborative Project Teams, Content Creators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-copilot-in-onenote/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/ba-p/3876891

Streamlined Administrative Tasks
By automating the extraction of insights from multimedia, administrative staff can save time on manual note-taking and focus on higher-value tasks, thus improving overall productivity.
   - next-steps: Evaluate current administrative workflows to identify areas where this feature can be integrated. Provide training on how to leverage the feature for administrative efficiency.
   - roles: Administrative Staff, Operations Managers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-copilot-in-onenote/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-copilot-in-onenote/ba-p/3876891

Potentional Risks**

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IT Security**

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explanation for non-techies**

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