Microsoft taps AI for powerful new features in OneDrive and SharePoint

Microsoft today teased some intriguing new features headed for OneDrive and SharePoint users across Microsoft 365 later this year. Positioned as a healthy productivity boost, the AI-powered features include automated video and audio transcription, intelligent sharing, and more.

The highlight here is the new transcription feature, which volition tap the same AI tech behind Microsoft Stream to automatically transcribe audio and video files in both OneDrive and SharePoint. Supporting 320 different file type, the generated transcription will be fastened to whatever audio and video file you view. You tin can so make the video and transcription available to everyone beyond your arrangement via Microsoft Stream, which adds other AI capabilities like face detection and automatic captions.

Apart from transcription, Microsoft is also jazzing upward its media searching capabilities. Assisted by AI, Microsoft'south search will now be able to surface photos based on where they were taken, along with what objects and text announced in them. Video and audio files volition besides become more hands searchable thanks to the aforementioned automated transcriptions.

Lastly, a new files view in the works for OneDrive and Office.com will soon recommend more relevant files based on how you work, who y'all piece of work with, and what content has been shared with y'all. Sharing is likewise getting a boost past recommending that yous share relevant content with meeting attendees.

"For case, if you just presented a PowerPoint presentation, you'll be prompted to share information technology with the other attendees once the meeting is over," Microsoft says. "In the OneDrive mobile app, we'll automatically prompt you to share photos taken during the same meeting, maybe of a whiteboard where you brainstormed new ideas with your colleagues—all based on your Outlook agenda."

These are only some of the AI features Microsoft has in the works for Microsoft 365. The company also plans to reveal more at its Ignite briefing, which kicks off on September 24 in Orlando, Florida.

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