In an ongoing effort to enhance its offering, tech giant Microsoft is introducing a new feature, CoPilot, to its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions. This AI-powered tool provides users with real-time assistance in creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, making the office software more user-friendly and efficient.
CoPilot can help users design professional layouts, suggest improvements to their writing, and provide data insights. It can act like a virtual teaching aid for those unfamiliar with 365's suite of programs, such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. The introduction of this innovative tool is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience.
However, there is a downside to these enhancements. The price of both the Personal and Family subscriptions of Microsoft 365 will increase. The Personal subscription will rise from $69.99 to $79.99 per year, while the Family subscription, which covers up to six people, will increase from $99.99 to $109.99 per year. This price increase is the first of its kind since the launch of Office 365 in 2011.
Despite the price rise, Microsoft continues to add value to their subscriptions. Subscribers will have access to other recently added features such as Microsoft Editor, Money in Excel, and premium creative content in Office, alongside the newly introduced CoPilot. These features aim to help users have a more productive and seamless experience while using Microsoft's suite of applications.
With the introduction of CoPilot and other enhancements, Microsoft continues to show its commitment to innovation and improving user experiences. However, whether these enhancements can justify the price increase for consumers remains to be seen.