AI in SharePoint with Microsoft Copilot: Strategies & Insights

Sousouni Bajis
11 min readFeb 19, 2024
Given all the content that is already managed in SharePoint, the Generative Answers capability in Copilot makes it easier than ever to create an employee-facing, conversational AI experience, that can answer questions on topics like personal time-off, perks and benefits or company policies.
Generative Answers capability in Copilot makes it easier than ever to create an employee-facing, conversational AI experience, that can answer questions on topics like personal time-off, perks and benefits or company policies.

Last updated on 2/19/2024 to enhance readability and flow.

Diving into the future of collaborative technology, this post sheds light on the groundbreaking fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with SharePoint via Microsoft Copilot, marking a significant leap forward in realizing Microsoft’s vision for the modern workplace. This era ushers in a new culture of work that is open and collaborative, enabling secure collaboration from anywhere in the world, on any device. As a seasoned SharePoint and Microsoft 365 veteran, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact of technological advancements on this platform.

This guide aims to demystify the process of integrating AI into SharePoint but also to illustrate how Microsoft 365 solutions enable this modern, collaborative workplace. I provide a comprehensive investigation into the strategies, technologies, and frameworks essential for developing an intelligent, modern workplace that aligns with today’s dynamic work culture. Additionally, this guide serves as a practical roadmap, empowering you to harness AI capabilities directly within the SharePoint sites you frequent daily. By blending high-level insights with actionable steps, I aim to help you facilitate a seamless transition towards utilizing AI in SharePoint, enabling a more connected, efficient, and innovative…

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