A quiet shift is happening in our devices—and it’s changing how we work, collaborate, and trust AI.AI isn’t just a tool we open—it’s becoming something that quietly supports us in the background.
In this episode of Simply Briefed, we’re joined by Michel Bouman from Microsoft to explore what happens when AI is built directly into your tools—and even your devices.
We dive into how invisible AI, hardware integration, and Copilot+ are reshaping:
productivity
privacy and trust
AI adoption in cautious organizations
emerging roles and human-in-the-loop responsibility
This conversation goes beyond the Microsoft ecosystem—offering takeaways for anyone exploring how assistants, agents, and automations are reshaping the way we work.
🎧 Part of our series on Assistants, Agents & Automations.
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Guest:
Michel Bouman is the AI Powered Workplace Lead for EMEA & APAC at Microsoft, where he drives innovation within the Teams engineering org and the broader Copilot ecosystem.
With 20+ years of experience in digital transformation and collaboration technologies, Michel empowers organizations to explore how AI, trust, and usability intersect at scale. His focus: building intelligent workplaces where assistants and automations enhance—not replace—human contribution.
Host: Kristine Lium
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Produced by: PIMM