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People Skills is an intelligent data layer in Microsoft 365 Copilot that infers skills derived from user activity mapped to a customizable built-in skill taxonomy, enhancing Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365, and Viva experiences with contextualized information about the people in your organization. For employees, People Skills empowers them to discover, connect, and learn about others in the organization while leaders gain visibility into talent landscape strengths, gaps, and opportunities.