This week at Microsoft Ignite, the spotlight was on everything AI and Copilot. This got me thinking about the myriad of ways AI could enhance experiences within Microsoft Mesh. Here’s a dive into the potential opportunities AI offers to make Mesh even more immersive and interactive.
The concept of project manager and facilitator agents, as discussed at Ignite, shows how AI might make virtual meetings more immersive and personal.
Disclaimer: These ideas are exploratory and are not part of the current Microsoft product roadmap or existing capabilities now or in the foreseeable future.
Avatar Generation and Text-to-Speech (TTS)
An exciting possibility is the generation of avatars with text-to-speech capabilities. This technology (Learn more) could allow for the creation of personalized avatars that communicate in a natural, human-like manner. Leveraging this feature alongside existing agents may further personalize the experience, making these virtual assistants more effective.
Potential Highlight:
- Avatar Customization: AI could help users create more lifelike avatars by analyzing a photo to generate an accurate representation. This feature would be crucial for making users feel truly represented in a virtual space. We already see steps towards this with avatars, with the ability to take a photo to match you to a personalized avatar. And with Azure TTS Avatars, we see more lifelike avatars taking text to speech to create live interaction.
Environment Building with Copilot
AI-driven tools, like Copilot, could revolutionize how we build and customize environments in Mesh. From simple branding updates and skybox changes to auto-generating spaces tailored to meeting subjects, participant interests, and employee profiles, the possibilities are endless. This capability could create truly personalized and visually stunning environments that wow participants and enhance engagement.
At Ignite in 2023 we saw the first teasers of this from Microsoft. Other products, like Frame, have been making big leaps in this area as well by using AI to make live adjustments to space by bringing in 3D models and placing them appropriately.
Adding Your Copilot
Creating an agent in Copilot Studio (and across the Microsoft tools) is becoming easier than ever. Imagine leveraging your SharePoint agent – say one based off content on your SharePoint site related to an event your or hosting or to your daily team meeting space – more personally in Mesh. In the future, this could look like a new element in the UI builder where you add an agent as an object and select from one of your many created in Copilot Studio, SharePoint or Azure.
Potential Roles of AI-driven Agents in Mesh:
- Real-Time Collaboration: AI agents could assist with meeting facilitation, taking notes, and summarizing key points. (Ex. Facilitator Agent available in M365 Copilot)
- Interactive Participation: AI-driven avatars could enhance the collaborative experience by providing real-time feedback and guidance, making meetings more dynamic.
- Real-Time Feedback: AI-driven agents might monitor user performance during training modules and provide instant, constructive feedback.
- Adaptive Learning Paths: Machine learning algorithms could create learning paths tailored to individual progress and performance, ensuring effective training outcomes.
Conclusion and Future Vision
Reflecting on the themes at Ignite, the integration of AI within Mesh holds immense potential for the future. There’s a lot to be excited about, especially when talking about bringing together two powerful emerging technologies.
Stay tuned for more insights and practical guides on leveraging Microsoft Mesh for transformative event solutions.
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/copilot-mesh-world-possibilities-matthew-marra-6t3pc/
