No time to tidy? Microsoft Teams can now use AI to clean up your background on video calls

'Make meetings more fun and personal with Decorate your background,' Microsoft said The fancy option adds sparkling fairy lights and glasses of champagne to your background. Meanwhile, the celebration option adds a festive Christmas tree and presents behind you. The feature will launch in early 2024 for Teams Premium users. The news comes shortly after a study revealed how your background on video calls can influence the first impression you make. Researchers from Durham University say that people who sit in front of houseplants or bookcases are deemed the most trustworthy.