Microsoft Outlook's New AI Tool is for Gen Zs Who Can't Write Proper Emails—Here's How It Works

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Microsoft Outlook users are about to have a new AI-powered tool that will help them write emails, especially Gen Z employees who can't do it properly.

This is specifically the upcoming Microsoft 365 Copilot. If you are among the employees relying on Outlook and other Microsoft platforms, here's what you need to know about this new artificial intelligence assistant.

Microsoft Outlook's New AI Tool is for Gen Zs Who Can't Write Proper Emails

According to Business Insider's latest report, in November, companies that rely on Microsoft Outlook can start taking advantage of the new Microsoft 365 Copilot tool.

This new AI-powered email assistant is a big deal since numerous surveys revealed that Gen Zs are lacking the skills needed to write professional email messages.

One of these surveys, which was conducted in April, revealed that more than 1,300 American managers believe that Gen Z is a challenging generation to deal with.

These bosses said that one of the main issues they experience when working with Gen Z employees is the lack of technological skills.

Because of this, Microsoft decided to allow some companies, such as Visa, General Motors, Lumen Technologies, and KPMG, to test the new 365 Copilot tool.

KPMG's Global Lead Partner for Microsoft Cherie Gartner said that ever since they tested the Microsoft 365 Copilot, their company's productivity levels increased.

However, it is still too soon to conclude that the new Microsoft 365 Copilot tool can really give the email and other technical skills that Gen Z employees are lacking.

As of writing, the giant tech firm is expected to release the new AI-powered email assistant on Nov. 1.

How Microsoft 365 Copilot Works

Microsoft Outlook's New AI Tool is for Gen Zs Who Can't Write Proper Emails—Here's How It Works

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The Entrepreneur reported that the new Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tool is designed to help users draft "error-free" and "concise" email messages. Aside from this, the artificial intelligence assistant can also summarize lengthy email threads.

With this capability, it can craft suggested replies. This new AI-powered tool has other advanced features, which can only be accessed if users have Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscriptions.

If you are one of them, then the Microsoft 365 Copilot will be able to suggest edits that can help you achieve conciseness, clarity, as well an inclusive tone in your emails.

For those who are interested in having this new AI-powered tool on Nov. 1, they can get it for $30 per month. To learn more about the upcoming Microsoft 365 Copilot, you can click here.