check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Copilot users will now be able to summarize PDF, Word, and PowerPoint email attachments in classic Outlook for Windows.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Current Channel, General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-05-21
updated:
2025-05-21
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
The new Copilot feature in classic Outlook for Windows provides users with concise summaries of email attachments like PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations, helping them quickly grasp essential information without reading every word.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the Copilot feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience slow performance or crashes when attempting to summarize large attachments, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-copilot-in-outlook/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-outlook-copilot
Data Privacy Concerns
The introduction of summarization features may inadvertently expose sensitive information from attachments if not properly secured, leading to potential data breaches and compliance issues.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/the-importance-of-data-privacy-in-ai-tools/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3671235/data-privacy-and-ai-what-you-need-to-know.html
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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