With Microsoft Outlook, you can now use AI-powered dynamic themes
Microsoft Outlook was updated Thursday with a new personalization feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI). The feature, called ‘Themes by Copilot’, is a dynamic theme generator. This feature allows users to add custom themes that will automatically update based on current real-world conditions. The feature is currently rolling out to individual accounts with a Copilot Pro subscription and to business accounts with the Copilot add-on. The company also announced that it is rolling out non-Copilot static themes to all users.
Microsoft Outlook gets AI-powered dynamic themes
The company announced the rollout of AI-powered dynamic themes for Outlook via a blog post. The tech giant redesigned its email client in September 2023, but this is the first time Outlook is getting support for dynamic themes.
With Themes by Copilot in Outlook, users can take advantage of the AI chatbot to generate personalized themes. The AI-powered dynamic themes can be based on locations or weather. There are 100 locations around the world for users to choose from or select their own location. Once the user’s location is available, Copilot will generate a theme inspired by it.
Like the weather-based themes, these dynamic themes update automatically based on real-world conditions. For example, these themes can automatically switch between day and night or between different weather types based on the weather at 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 gets a wallpaper background. On the mobile interface, the theme will be displayed at the top of the app. Additionally, both interfaces will also get themed accent colors, according to the company.
Microsoft says the new AI themes are available to individual accounts with a Copilot Pro subscription. Business accounts with the Copilot add-on can also access the feature.
While users on the free tier of the email client won’t get Copilot-supported AI themes, they will have access to new, non-Copilot static themes. Users can now choose between deep green, red or purple themes.
