CoPilot Notebooks: Making Research on our Laptops Easier for Everyone
CoPilot Notebooks are a handy way to leverage the power of LLM models and their capabilities for personal research and analysis across a relatively large number of files
1. Why Now?
In today’s business world, information is everywhere. Sales and Marketing teams, for example, collect countless reports, presentations, and documents stored across OneDrive and SharePoint. When deadlines loom, finding the right insights quickly can feel overwhelming. Many of us end up relying on memory or scrambling through folders under pressure—hardly the most efficient way to work.
2. A Vision of the Future
Imagine a world where this challenge disappears. A world where you can simply select the files you need, drop them into one place, and start asking questions—just like chatting with a colleague. No worries about security, no frustration about missing details. Everything you need is at your fingertips, ready to help you make informed decisions faster.
3. The Big Idea
That future is here with CoPilot Notebooks. This tool allows you to process and summarize up to 100 files directly from your laptop, using the power of generative AI. Because everything runs locally, you don’t have to worry about sensitive data leaving your device. It’s designed for personal use, making research simpler, faster, and more secure.
4. How It Helps You
Save Time: Instead of reading through dozens of documents, get summaries in minutes.
Stay Organized: Keep all your research in one place without jumping between folders.
Gain Insights: Spot patterns and key points across multiple files effortlessly.
Easy to Use: No technical skills required—just upload and start exploring.
5. What to Watch Out For
While CoPilot Notebooks is powerful, it has some limitations:
File Types: It cannot process Excel files, so spreadsheets are out of scope for now.
No Web Search: The tool works only with files on your device; it doesn’t pull data from Bing or the internet.
Review Outputs: AI summaries are helpful, but always double-check for accuracy before making decisions.
6. Getting Started
Ready to try CoPilot Notebooks? Here are three simple steps:
Open CoPilot Notebooks from your Microsoft 365 apps.
Upload Your Files—you can add up to 100 documents from your laptop.
Start Exploring—ask questions, request summaries, and let AI do the heavy lifting.
A Call to Action
CoPilot Notebooks is more than a tool—it’s a smarter way to work. If your role involves synthesizing large volumes of information, this can save you hours and reduce stress. Start exploring today and see how it transforms your research process.
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