Shift from Keyword Searching to AI Synthesis for Research
Use AI-summarized search to skip manual information synthesis.
Leverage Copilot’s deep search integration to get synthesized answers to complex questions. Instead of browsing individual websites, ask for a summary of the current landscape on a specific topic.
The Scenario
You need to quickly understand a new industry trend or technical term for a meeting that starts in five minutes. You need a verified summary, not just a list of blue links.
Before & after
You would typically enter keywords into a search engine, open 4–5 different tabs, and spend 10 minutes reading and summarizing the information yourself.
With Copilot’s AI-powered search, you can get a synthesized answer with citations in about 15 seconds. This eliminates the need to click through multiple links to piece together an answer.
The Prompt
Search for the latest trends in [TOPIC] for [YEAR]. Summarize the top 3 developments and provide the sources for these claims.
Microsoft is integrating better AI search capabilities to make technology work in service of people, helping them find cross-referenced information more naturally.
Source
Microsoft Copilot Blog | AI news and insights"reaffirmed our commitment to a human-centered AI strategy focused on making technology work in service of people."