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The feature is gradually rolling out to Windows users.
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Published onJuly 10, 2024
published onJuly 10, 2024
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In a time of virtual meetings as the new standard, Microsoft is improving Teams Rooms on Windows with its Copilot speaker recognition technology. Picture being in a meeting, and the tech understands who’s talking, making it obvious and unique for everyone to contribute.
That’s precisely what Microsoft’s Copilot speaker identification technology is doing. It is similar to making a voiceprint for every participant, like how we have digital fingerprints for their speaking style. This function is not only about recognizing who spoke; it also helps enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of meetings, as live transcriptions can now identify speakers no matter which microphone they use.
According to the blog post, all microphones are compatible with this feature, thus making it simpler for every Teams Rooms user to enjoy improved clarity and concentration during meetings. This is significant because it removes obstacles in effective communication, guaranteeing that noise from the surroundings does not overshadow crucial remarks.
AI-powered speaker recognition technology has now expanded to all Teams Rooms on Windows devices, regardless of the microphone type. This was previously only available with intelligent speaker equipment in the room. Now any Teams Room on Windows can enhance meeting experiences withprecise speaker attribution and intelligent insights from Copilot. Everyone can be recognized and get the most from Copilot with our cloud technology, Teams Rooms devices such asSurface Hub 3, and otherdevices certifiedfrom partners.
Creating your digital voice profile is simple and helps Teams Rooms to know who you are in every meeting. The reason behind this feature isn’t just convenience; it’s about making the meeting experience more tailored and interesting. WhenCopilot works with Teams Rooms, meetings can be shortened by summarizing them for later reference while labeling tasks that make follow-up actions easier.
But what about privacy and security? You might wonder how the company handles these aspects. Microsoft says that the voice and face data are encrypted and GDPR compliant. They also offer the choice to unenroll whenever desired.
This feature will soon be available for Teams desktop apps and, in 2025, on Android devices.
More about the topics:Microsoft 365,Microsoft Teams
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
