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- Microsoft launches a new tool for Teams called “Decorate Your Background”
- It uses artificial intelligence to clean up your background or add decorations
We’ve all been there – you get a video call request from your boss, just as you realize your room is a situation.
But the days of frantically trying to swap out everything in your wardrobe may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Microsoft’s latest feature.
The tech giant has launched a new tool for Teams called “Decorate Your Background.”
As the name suggests, the tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to clean your background in video calls.
And we’re not talking about just a quick tidy up — the tool can also add decorations to your calls, whether it’s a festive Christmas tree or a soothing plant.
The days of frantically trying to change everything in your wardrobe during video calls may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Microsoft’s latest feature
Microsoft announced the new tool at its Ignite conference this week.
“Make meetings more fun and personal by decorating your background,” Microsoft said.
“Meeting participants can now use creative background effects in Teams to bring out their best — even when the space they’re working in isn’t at its best.”
The tool uses artificial intelligence to create a wallpaper that will decorate or arrange your real-life room.
Users can choose from three options – Clean, Fancy, or Celebrate.
As you may have guessed, the cleaning option subtly tidies up your wallpaper, removing items from the floor and scattering items on the shelves.
The tool uses artificial intelligence to create a wallpaper that will decorate or arrange your real-life room
“Make meetings more fun and personal by decorating your background,” Microsoft said.
The luxurious option adds twinkling fairy lights and glasses of champagne to your backdrop.
Meanwhile, the Celebration option adds a festive Christmas tree and gifts behind you.
The feature will launch in early 2024 for Teams Premium users.
The news comes shortly after the study She revealed how your background in video calls can impact the first impression you make.
Researchers from Durham University say people who sit in front of houseplants or bookcases are considered the most trustworthy.
In contrast, people who use new backgrounds such as beaches or animals are considered the least efficient, according to the study.
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