Smarter AI Workflows in Microsoft 365 Copilot has been announced on the roadmap: Tools, Source Control, and Agents

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Tool Selection in Copilot Chat: Making AI Features More Discoverable One of the most helpful updates in my opinion, is the introduction of the new “Tools” button in Copilot Chat. Users will soon see this button directly in the chat prompt box, offering quick access to a curated set of Copilot features such as Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation.  This will hopefully help users with an easier path to the different tools at their disposal. The feature is turned on by default, with no admin configuration required. This feature is associated with Roadmap ID 497298 , and is expected to roll out in the last weeks of August. Source Control in Copilot Chat: Scoped Responses for Greater Relevance Another user-friendly enhancement coming up, is the ability to scope Copilot Chat responses to specific content sources. This feature will allow users to define exactly which documents, folders, or repositories Copilot should reference when generating responses. It’s a subtle but power...

What is a Charter certificate

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I have been a mcp since 1998, and never been aware of the charter "program". So I was a bit surprised when I discovered the line on the two newly downloaded certificates.

According to Microsoft's learning site, a "Charter members" are: "..Charter Members are the pioneering group of individuals who achieve a certification within six months following the retail release date of the certification. Charter Members are recognized by receiving the Charter version of the certificate acknowledging their early adoption of the certification.


In all my years as a mcp, mcse ++, I've always been told they're worth "nothing" and that anyone can just braindump themselves to a title. Well, hat off to Microsoft for recognizing those who certify early. Now I can say I have proof that I did not braindump my way to the Lync. There is no way the braindumpers get around to create good dumps within the timelimit given.

These to certifications now really mean something for me and my employer. And now that I am aware of the program, I'll strive to take the next certification as a charter member as well.

The quotation above is taken from the Q&A section at this page