Copilot Notebooks Gets an Upgrade: What's Changed Since January
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Hakim van der Maas
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Summary
Copilot Notebooks, initially described as a "clean room" for working with a controlled set of sources, has received an upgrade. While the core functionality remains the same—allowing users to work from a small, clearly defined set of information without pulling in unrelated tenant data—the interface and capabilities have evolved. The article discusses what has changed in terms of appearance and what users can bring into the Notebooks environment since the author's previous coverage in January.
Key quotes
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If you want to work from a small, clearly defined set of information without pulling in everything else across your tenant, Notebooks is still one of the easiest ways to do it.
What has changed however is the room itself. Not only in how it looks when you step inside, but also in what you're allowed to bring with.
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