Microsoft Outlook was updated with a new personalization feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday. The feature called “Themes by Copilot” is a dynamic theme builder. This feature will allow users to add custom attributes that will automatically update based on current real-world conditions. The feature is currently rolling out to individual accounts with a Copilot Pro subscription as well as business accounts with the Copilot add-on. The company was also revealed to be rolling out non-Copilot static themes to all users.
Microsoft Outlook gets dynamic themes powered by AI
The company has announced the launch of dynamic AI-powered themes for Outlook via Blog post. The tech giant redesigned the email client in September 2023, but this is the first time Outlook has received support for dynamic themes.
With Themes by Copilot in Outlook, users can leverage the AI-powered chatbot to create custom themes. AI-powered dynamic themes can be based on locations or weather. There are 100 locations worldwide that users can choose from or select their own. Once a user’s location is available, Copilot will create a theme inspired by it.
Just like weather-based themes, these dynamic themes update automatically based on real-world conditions. For example, these attributes can change automatically between day and night or between different weather types based on the weather in the location.
These AI features will be available on all platforms including iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, as well as on the web. On the desktop interface, Outlook will get a background wallpaper. On the mobile interface, the top of the theme app will appear. In addition, both interfaces will also receive distinct colors, according to the company.
Microsoft says the new AI features are available to individual accounts with a Copilot Pro subscription. Business accounts with the Copilot add-on will also have access to this feature.
Although users on the free tier of the email client will not get Copilot-powered AI themes, they will have access to new non-Copilot static themes. Users can now choose between deep green, red, or purple themes.
