Office Product Group

Microsoft is launching a new AI agent within Word designed for legal teams, called Legal Agent. It handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex contracts by following structured workflows based on real legal practices. The agent is intended to streamline tasks like clause-by-clause contract reviews.

Microsoft is introducing a new Agent Mode, previously called 'vibe working,' in Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This enhanced version of Copilot allows for active document manipulation, addressing limitations of earlier iterations. Sumit Chauhan, Microsoft's Office Product Group corporate vice president, highlights the evolution of Copilot's capabilities.