Episode 5

How AI Agents Are Changing Work

Abram Jackson · Principal PM Lead for M365 Copilot, Microsoft

January 6, 2025

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Show Notes

Samuel sits down with Abram Jackson, Principal Product Manager Lead at Microsoft, working on Microsoft 365 Copilot, agents, and extensibility. Abram has been leading the charge on agent-based experiences and shares deep insights on the future of AI-powered productivity.

Key Takeaways

How agents fit into the future of productivity inside Microsoft 365
The architecture behind grounding, context, and extensibility
Why good instructions matter when building agents
Real use cases for Copilot agents in organizations
The importance of opinionated agents and what’s next for enterprise AI

Resources

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