Microsoft announced on its Tech Community platform that OneDrive now has AI-powered features designed to facilitate file management and collaboration within organizations.
There's a major change to how new documents are saved in Word. From now on, new documents will be saved directly to OneDrive by default with AutoSave enabled. This feature is designed to simplify the process of saving and accessing documents across devices.
According to Windows Central, users may criticize this change for privacy reasons. However, users can disable AutoSave.
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According to Microsoft, the creator of Windows, a key focus is the integration of Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that lives directly within OneDrive and can be activated with a single click. Users can aggregate documents and presentations, compare versions, and ask questions about files for faster answers.
The new "Hero Link" feature is designed to simplify file sharing with a single, permanent link.
The Sync Health dashboard supports cross-device monitoring and management.
Microsoft 365 Archive is designed to help you efficiently archive old content.
The Photo Agent supports organizing and sharing photos on OneDrive with Copilot.
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Copilot and its new features are designed to improve productivity and collaboration within teams. According to Microsoft, features like "bulk transfer" allow users to easily transfer documents during staff changes without delaying projects.
Copilot's integration with the SharePoint admin center is designed to automate tasks and provide quick answers to questions about site and content management. Microsoft also announced improvements to photo management and editing, which will soon be available in the OneDrive mobile app.
Microsoft also brought a long-awaited feature to Windows. The update brings improvements to the taskbar and notification center.
