Microsoft Outlook was updated on Thursday with a new personalization feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI). The feature called ‘Themes by Copilot’ is a dynamic theme generator. This feature will allow users to add customized themes that automatically update based on current real-world conditions. This feature is currently being rolled out to personal accounts with a Copilot Pro subscription, as well as business accounts with the Copilot add-on. The company has also revealed that it is introducing non-Copilot static themes for all users.
Microsoft Outlook gets AI-powered dynamic themes
The company announced the rollout of AI-powered dynamic themes for Outlook through a blog post. The tech giant redesigned the email client in September 2023, but this is the first time Outlook has support for dynamic themes.
With Themes by Copilot in Outlook, users can leverage AI chatbots to generate personalized themes. AI-powered dynamic themes can be based on locations or seasons. There are 100 locations around the world that users can choose from or choose your own location. Once the user’s location is available, Copilot will create a theme inspired by it.
Like weather-based themes, these dynamic themes automatically update based on real-world conditions. For example, these themes can automatically change between day and night or between different types of weather depending on the weather in the location.
These AI themes 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 theme will appear at the top of the app. Additionally, both interfaces will also get thematic accent colors, according to the company.
Microsoft says the new AI themes are available for personal accounts with a CoPilot Pro subscription. Business accounts with the Copilot add-on will also be able to access this feature.
While users of the email client’s free tier won’t get Copilot-supported AI themes, they can access new non-Copilot static themes. Users can now choose between dark green, red or purple themes.
