Welcome, innovators.

Microsoft Copilot continues to push the AI industry forward with a host of new innovations. 

Below, we examine what’s new…

In today’s newsletter:

• Today’s must-read stories 📰

• What’s new in Microsoft Copilot?

• Prompt of the day ✍️

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Today’s must-read stories

Mistral launches a moderation API 🔕

Mistral has introduced a customizable moderation API powered by its Ministral 8B model, classifying content into nine safety categories across multiple languages.

80% of businesses lack AI crisis plans ❌

Despite known risks, 80% of businesses lack plans for AI-related crises, leaving them vulnerable to threats like AI-driven fraud.

Nvidia CEO envisions AI working alongside humans 🤖

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisions AI agents becoming integral workplace collaborators, performing tasks as directed, and enhancing company growth and earnings.

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Miscellaneous resources

• Demis Hassabis (LinkedIn): Co-Founder & CEO of Google DeepMind.

• Yann LeCun (LinkedIn): Chief AI Scientist at Meta (formerly Facebook) and a pioneer in machine learning.  

• Fei-Fei Li (LinkedIn): Professor at Stanford University and Co-Director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute.

• Join 15k+ pros on Nov 14 with leaders from Moderna, S&P Global, and more to learn how AI drives ROI. Free sessions include insights from Moderna’s VP of AI and new research from Section. Register here.

AI tools 🔨 

• Regie.ai: AI-driven sales email automation.

• Jasper: An AI copilot for enterprise marketing teams.

• Merlin AI: A 26-in-one AI assistant to research, create and summarize.

• Transform your speech into seamless text with Wispr Flow. Effortlessly craft emails, prompts, and messages—Flow adapts to your style, captures your tone, and saves time with auto-edits and command mode.

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What’s new in Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft is transforming work with AI through Microsoft Copilot, delivering new features and improvements based on continual user feedback. This fall, Microsoft has introduced advancements across Copilot applications, from AI collaboration tools to enhanced personalization in Outlook and PowerPoint.

Key takeaways

• Copilot Pages: Enhanced for AI-driven collaboration, enabling teams to work more effectively.

• Microsoft 365 integration: Copilot in Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint now includes faster response times and improved satisfaction ratings.

• Autonomous agents: New agents for sales, finance, and supply chain streamline tasks, moving teams toward AI-first business processes.

• Themes by Copilot in Outlook: Personalized themes add a creative touch, with dynamic options like weather-based adjustments.

• Python in Excel: Users can leverage natural language commands to generate Python code for data analysis without programming skills.

Our thoughts

Microsoft Copilot is redefining productivity by integrating AI into everyday tasks. As these features continue to evolve, businesses can expect streamlined workflows and greater creative control across Microsoft applications.

Prompt of the day ✍️ 

Onboarding specialist (create an issue resolution log)

How it works:

This prompt instructs the onboarding specialist to create a customized issue resolution log by engaging the user for details, using reference materials, and evaluating the log through iterative feedback to meet high standards for accuracy, organization, and usability.

Why use it:

This prompt helps create a highly organized, user-specific issue resolution log that improves customer support efficiency by ensuring detailed tracking, consistent evaluations, and alignment with best practices.rough iterative feedback and evaluations.

Prompt Example:

{"prompt":"Develop a tailored An Issue Resolution Log aligned with the user's individual needs, drawing insights from the supplied reference materials. Initiate interaction with the user to obtain essential specifics and resolve any ambiguities. Iteratively refine the An Issue Resolution Log through consistent evaluations using the given evaluationRubric and gather user input to ensure the end product aligns with the users expectations.}

You can find the prompt in its entirety here.

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