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Microsoft is significantly expanding the integration of artificial intelligence across its platforms, aiming to enhance productivity and user experience. Key initiatives include advancements in Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 Field Service, and Azure AI Foundry, along with a focus on cybersecurity and AI safety. These efforts demonstrate Microsoft's commitment to embedding AI into various aspects of its software and services, transforming how users interact with technology.

Copilot Studio is gaining a "computer use" tool, available as an early access research preview, allowing agents to interact with graphical user interfaces across websites and desktop applications. This feature enables the automation of tasks, such as data entry and market research, even for systems lacking direct API integration, marking an evolution in robotic process automation (RPA). Moreover, Microsoft is launching the Copilot Merchant Program, integrating third-party retailers into its AI ecosystem for real-time product suggestions and seamless purchases.

Microsoft is also actively addressing cybersecurity concerns related to AI through its Secure Future Initiative (SFI). This initiative focuses on improving Microsoft's security posture and working with governments and industry to enhance the security of the entire digital ecosystem. Additionally, Microsoft Research is exploring AI systems as "Tools for Thought" at CHI 2025, examining how AI can support critical thinking, decision-making, and creativity, as part of its ongoing effort to reimagine AI’s role in human thinking and knowledge work.

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References :

• TestingCatalog: Details Copilot Studio gains early access computer use tool to automate complex GUIs.
• THE DECODER: Microsoft has launched "Computer Use" for Copilot Studio as an early research preview.
• The Lalit Blogs: Greetings, readers! Lalit Mohan here, diving into one of the most exciting announcements from Microsoft—the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
• Microsoft Copilot Blog: Release Notes: April 16, 2025
• www.techrepublic.com: Microsoft’s New Copilot Studio Feature Offers More User-Friendly Automation
• Analytics India Magazine: Microsoft has released the model weights on Hugging Face, along with open-source code for running it.
• THE DECODER: BitNet b1.58 2B4T is a new language model from Microsoft designed to operate with minimal energy and memory usage.
• TestingCatalog: Discover Microsoft Copilot, including a new avatar and voices. Get insights on upcoming features and how they enhance your AI experience.
• www.microsoft.com: Describes the Exchange Integration feature in Dynamics 365 Field Service, syncing work order bookings with Outlook and Teams calendars.
• The Microsoft Cloud Blog: How real-world businesses are transforming with AI – with 50 new stories
• The Register - Software: The Register article: Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a new crew, including Researcher and Analyst bots.
• the-decoder.com: Microsoft is adding reasoning agents and company search to 365 Copilot
• THE DECODER: Microsoft adds reasoning agents and company search to 365 Copilot

Classification:

• HashTags: #MicrosoftAI #Copilot #AzureAI
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: Businesses, Educators, Students
• Product: Copilot
• Feature: AI Integration
• Type: ProductUpdate
• Severity: Informative