Microsoft introduces AI Copilots to automate business tasks

Microsoft is introducing AI-powered Copilots for businesses to automate tasks like monitoring email inboxes and data entry. Copilots will be proactive, handling IT help desk tasks and employee onboarding. Microsoft emphasizes Copilots will assist, not replace, human workers. Copilots can be customized and will have controls to prevent rogue automation. Microsoft aims for Copilots to collaborate with groups and plans to preview Team Copilot later this year.