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Good question -- let me check the current logic:
Here's how the savings calculation currently works:
const total = Object.values(time).reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0) // sum all sliders
const repeatable = Math.round(total * 0.65) // 65% of total is "repeatable"
const lowSaved = Math.round(repeatable * 0.20) // low estimate: 20% of repeatable
const highSaved = Math.round(repeatable * 0.40) // high estimate: 40% of repeatableSo the formula is:
It applies a flat 65% "repeatable work" ratio to the sum of all sliders, then assumes Copilot can accelerate 20-40% of that repeatable portion. The problem is that it treats every task category identically -- emails, slide decks, data analysis, and meetings all get the same 65% multiplier, which isn't realistic.
Would you like me to make the savings smarter by assigning a different Copilot efficiency factor per task category? For example, "drafting emails" might be 70% automatable while "running meetings" might only be 15%. That would make the calculator more meaningful for learners. Or do you have a specific methodology you'd like me to follow?
Now I can see the issue clearly. The stats bar shows "Total hours/week", "Repeatable work", and "Hours saved" but there's no explanation of how those numbers are derived. Let me add a transparent calculation breakdown below the stats bar:
Now let me also remove the old vague footnote since the breakdown now explains everything:
The calculator now shows a full transparent breakdown that appears whenever the total is above 0. It walks through 3 numbered steps: (1) shows the sum of all individual slider values with labels, (2) shows the 65% repeatable multiplier with the calculation total x 0.65 = repeatable, and (3) shows both the low (20%) and high (40%) acceleration bounds with their math. A cited source note at the bottom explains where the 65% and 20-40% figures come from (Microsoft Work Trend Index).