Full Write up - https://levelupm365.com/2025/10/13/episode-16-from-generic-to-genius-personalized-ai-with-copilot-memory/
Show Notes and Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
Joe Cole introduces the episode and its focus on Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
00:44 – Episode Overview
Topics: Teams calendar updates, quantifying AI value, and Copilot memory deep dive.
01:21 – Sponsor Segment
Joe self-sponsors the show and shares ways listeners can support (engagement, tip jar).
02:10 – Preamble
Joe’s recent work: prepping sensitive environments for AI, cleaning data estates, and shifting focus from Copilot Notebooks to Copilot Memory.
04:05 – Message Center Radar
04:16 – Teams Calendar Update (MC1129730): Outlook web calendar replaces Teams calendar toggle. https://admin.microsoft.com/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1129730
05:40 – Power Automate Savings Tool (MC1160319): New feature to quantify time/money saved by automations. https://admin.microsoft.com/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1160319
07:23 – Copilot Memory Update (MC58329): Improved memory settings and personalization controls. https://admin.microsoft.com/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1158329
07:58 – Deep Dive: Copilot Memory
08:11 – What is Copilot Memory?: Using Copilot to retain context and boost productivity.
09:33 – Feature Comparison:
Copilot Conversations: Short-term, real-time chats.
Copilot Pages: Long-form writing (blogs, proposals).
Copilot Notebooks: Developer-focused (code, data analysis).
Copilot Memory: Stores personal info for contextual responses.
15:08 – Workflow Tips
Export chats to Word docs and store in SharePoint for future reference.
Use SharePoint agents to tap into stored knowledge.
17:05 – Future Ideas
Building a knowledge base with SharePoint and Copilot agents for deeper AI integration.
18:52 – Tip of the Week
19:01 – Quote from Paul Thurrott: “AI is not making us dumber”—it’s saving time by parsing the web.
21:14 – Microsoft Lists Updates From João Ferreira – https://lists.handsontek.net/microsoft-lists-updates-2025-deprecations-new-features/
Mobile app retiring in November.
Power BI quick integration retiring in December.
SPFX field customizers likely deprecated.
Browser policy changes.
Copilot + Lists integration: Lists now usable as Copilot knowledge sources.
25:44 – Final Thoughts
SharePoint rules and approval mechanisms are evolving.
Teaser for future write-up on SharePoint list automation.
26:18 – Outro
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