check before: 2024-02-27
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Word for the web will soon allow users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license to include an AI-generated document summary when sharing a Word document. The summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to provide more context. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout, which will begin mid-March 2024 and complete by early April 2024.
Details:
Updated March 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will be able to include an AI-generated document summary of a Microsoft Word document when they share that document with other users. The document summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to add more context for the shared Word document. This feature is only enabled for customers with a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and works only when sharing a Word for the web file.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 379972.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March).
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2024-02-13
updated:
2024-03-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for support and training resources
- Users may require assistance in understanding and utilizing the new AI-generated summary feature effectively.
- IT support teams will need to prepare for a potential increase in helpdesk tickets related to this feature.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators, IT Operations Managers.
- Potential integration issues with existing workflows
- The introduction of AI-generated summaries may disrupt established sharing processes and workflows, leading to confusion among users.
- Dependencies on other Microsoft 365 services (e.g., OneDrive, Outlook) may require additional testing to ensure compatibility.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Business Analysts, Workflow Managers.
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in user experience and expectations
- Users may expect a seamless integration of the new feature, leading to dissatisfaction if there are any glitches or performance issues.
- The reliance on AI-generated content may raise concerns about accuracy and reliability, impacting user trust in the service.
- Roles impacted: End Users, User Experience Designers, IT Service Managers.
- Compliance and data governance considerations
- The use of AI-generated summaries may raise questions regarding data privacy and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR).
- IT teams may need to review and update data governance policies to address the implications of AI-generated content.
- Roles impacted: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers, IT Security Teams.
References:
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=379972
- GDPR Compliance Information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
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** AI generated content. This information must be reviewed before use.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-03-28 | MC Messages | Users will be able to include an AI-generated document summary of a Microsoft Word document when they share that document with other users. The document summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to add more context for the shared Word document. This feature is only enabled for customers with a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and works only when sharing a Word for the web file.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 379972. [When this will happen:] Standard Release (if applicable): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024. | Updated March 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will be able to include an AI-generated document summary of a Microsoft Word document when they share that document with other users. The document summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to add more context for the shared Word document. This feature is only enabled for customers with a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and works only when sharing a Word for the web file. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 379972. [When this will happen:] General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March). |
| 2024-03-28 | MC Title | Microsoft Word for the web: New AI-generated document summary when sharing | (Updated) Microsoft Word for the web: New AI-generated document summary when sharing |
| 2024-03-28 | MC Last Updated | 02/13/2024 02:17:29 | 2024-03-27T23:41:00Z |
| 2024-03-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-03-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Word for the web will soon allow users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license to include an AI-generated document summary when sharing a Word document. The summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to provide more context. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout, which will begin mid-March 2024 and complete by late March 2024. | Microsoft Word for the web will soon allow users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license to include an AI-generated document summary when sharing a Word document. The summary can be included in the share notification email sent to the recipient(s) to provide more context. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout, which will begin mid-March 2024 and complete by early April 2024. |
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