Microsoft Pushes Copilot into Outlook Inbox with Aggressive 'Wrap Up Your Day' Feature

Microsoft's aggressive push of its Copilot AI in Outlook continues, with the latest feature being 'Wrap Up Your Day', a summary tool that appears directly in the inbox. The feature is available on Windows and Android versions of New Outlook and uses the same Copilot technology as other parts of the app. When activated, it scans the user's emails from the last 8 hours and creates a concise summary of what was accomplished, along with top priorities for the next day.

However, users who have tried the feature are not impressed, citing concerns about privacy and lack of control over when Copilot is used. One user reported that Copilot scanned their entire inbox without permission, including sent emails and other folders, to create a summary that was not particularly useful. Others have complained about the constant nudging of Copilot features, which can be intrusive and difficult to turn off.

For those who want to avoid the 'Wrap Up Your Day' feature, Microsoft offers limited options for opting out. Users can downgrade their account plan or switch to Outlook Classic, but even then, Copilot may still appear in other parts of the app. The author suggests that Microsoft should ask users if they want these features before turning them on automatically.