Microsoft tailors AI for finance teams in specialized ‘Copilot’ strategy

Microsoft on Thursday previewed an artificial intelligence tool for customers’ finance departments, part of a strategy tailoring new software to industries, professionals and ultimately individuals.

The company said its tool, called Microsoft Copilot for Finance, helps users review data sets for risks, produce reports from raw numbers, and generally handle tasks they might otherwise outsource. It did not announce pricing or a date for wider availability.

The new AI tool follows similar ones Microsoft has marketed for salespeople and customer-service representatives.