Microsoft Teams will use AI to clean up your messy room so you don’t have to
Microsoft just announced a load of new features for Teams.
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MicrosoftIgnite 2023kicked off today, and there is a lot to catch up on. Microsoft announced several new features for Teams, including AI voice isolation and a feature that cleans your room with the power of AI, at least in your virtual meetings.
On top of that, the new version of Microsoft Teams for the web is here with drastic performance improvements to match the Windows and Mac versions that shipped recently.
There are a ton of new features for Teams on the way. All of the updates, enhancements, and new features shared by Microsoft are listed below, but I’ll first highlight some of the biggest additions to the platform.
More AI in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is keen to enhance every experience with artificial intelligence. AI isn’t just about getting answers from Copilot in Bing (formerly known as Bing Chat). It can also improve the meeting experience in Teams. Two new AI-powered features are on the way to Teams, though one is limited to Teams Premium subscribers.
Starting in early 2024, Teams will be able to isolate a speaker’s voice using AI. The feature will suppress other voices in the background, making it easier to hear a specific speaker.
Teams Premium subscribers will be able to enhance their meeting background with AI. The feature will be able to generate a background or decorate a real-world room with virtual additions, such as a plant sitting behind a speaker. The tool will also declutter a room, making it appear as if a background is tidier than it actually is.
What is the new Microsoft Teams for web?
Microsoft released the new Teams for Windows and Mac recently. Now, the new Teams web experience is here for Edge and Chrome users (apparently Firefox has been left out for now). Like its Windows and Mac counterparts, the new Teams web experience is faster and simpler.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
