check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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The Skills agent in M365 Copilot, empowers individuals and leaders to easily find experts in the organization, make informed decisions about skill development, and ensure that the organization has the right skills in the era of AI. The Skills agent is powered by the People Skills data layer, which uses advanced AI capabilities to infer skills for every person in the organization, providing a comprehensive view of areas of expertise and focus all in one place.
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
The Skills agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot functions like a sophisticated library catalog, using AI to organize and identify employees' skills, enabling managers and HR staff to efficiently locate expertise for projects and support skill development.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the Skills agent is implemented without proper training and communication, users may struggle to navigate the new features, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/20/what-is-microsoft-365-copilot-and-how-will-it-change-the-way-we-work/
Data Privacy Concerns
The introduction of the Skills agent may raise concerns about data privacy and security, especially if users are not informed about how their skills data will be used and stored, potentially leading to distrust in the system.
- roles: IT Security Officers, Compliance Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3661230/microsoft-365-copilot-and-data-privacy-what-you-need-to-know.html
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