LLM/AI Changelog

OpenAI's GPT 5.5 Thinking available in Copilot Chat
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
GPT 5.5 Thinking expands what Copilot Chat can do by enabling deeper reasoning and more complex problem solving.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat now includes GPT 5.5 Thinking, a model designed for multistep reasoning, structured analysis, and more thoughtful responses.
Why:
Users need AI that can handle complex tasks such as planning, troubleshooting, and evaluating multiple options.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to break down a complex project into actionable steps.
Use GPT 5.5 Thinking to compare multiple strategies or solutions.
Request a detailed explanation of a technical or business process.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports more advanced decision making and planning.
Personal impact:
Helps users think through complex tasks with greater clarity.

Managing your tenant with SharePoint Admin Agent
[Web]
SharePoint Admin Agent helps admins manage their tenant with natural language guidance and actionable insights.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in the SharePoint admin center now surfaces insights, recommendations, and contextual guidance based on your organization's SharePoint and OneDrive data.
Why:
Admins need faster ways to understand issues, take action, and reduce time spent navigating complex settings.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to identify inactive sites or sites with no recent activity.
Request guidance on optimizing storage
Identify sites with permissions causing large exposure of sensitive data
Use natural language to locate admin settings.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces operational overhead and improves governance.
Personal impact:
Helps admins complete tasks faster with less manual effort.

Simplified Copilot in Glint enablement using Microsoft 365 controls
[Web]
Copilot in Viva Glint now uses Microsoft 365 Copilot access controls, simplifying how organizations manage AI-powered insights from employee feedback.
Roadmap ID:
551197
What changed:
Copilot in Viva Glint now aligns with Microsoft's enterprise AI governance platform. Existing Copilot toggles in the Viva Glint admin UI are removed, and Viva Feature Access Management becomes the single control plane for Copilot enablement.
Why:
Organizations requested centralized governance to reduce setup effort and audit complexity when managing AI features.
Try this:
Review Copilot access settings in Viva Feature Access Management.
Confirm which managers and leaders should have access to Copilot in Glint.
Use centralized monitoring and reporting to review Copilot usage.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces governance complexity by using a single Microsoft 365 control plane for AI features.
Personal impact:
Helps leaders access Copilot insights more easily in their existing workflow.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage Viva Copilot in Glint access in Microsoft 365 admin center

Implicit Grounding in Outlook Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
Users will be able to add emails and text from email threads directly into their prompt context in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat through simple interactions in Outlook.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now configure icons, visibility settings, connection metadata, property descriptions, and semantic labels for custom connectors. Previously, these elements were limited or unavailable, which reduced clarity and consistency across Copilot experiences.
Why:
This change helps users work more efficiently by reducing the steps needed to reference email content in Copilot Chat. It supports smoother workflows and helps users get more accurate, context aware responses.
Try this:
Select an email in Outlook and add it to your Copilot Chat prompt.
Highlight a section of text in an email and insert it into your Copilot Chat conversation.
Use Copilot Chat to summarize or analyze the added email content.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves workflow efficiency by reducing manual steps and enabling more seamless use of email content in Copilot Chat.
Personal impact:
Helps users get faster, more relevant answers by grounding Copilot Chat with the right email context.

Open PDFs within Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
[Windows, Mac, Web]
You can now open PDFs directly inside Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to improve your viewing and analysis experience.
Details:
What changed:
When you click a PDF while using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, the file now opens directly within the Copilot experience. Previously, PDFs opened in a separate viewer or browser tab. This update keeps your workflow in one place and makes it easier to ask Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat questions about the document.
Why:
Users wanted a smoother way to view and reference PDFs while working with Copilot, reducing context switching and improving productivity.
Try this:
Click a PDF link or attachment while using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Ask Copilot to summarize the document or highlight key points.
Use Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to extract action items or compare sections of the PDF.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces workflow interruptions and improves document review efficiency.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to read and analyze PDFs without switching apps.

OpenAI’s GPT‑5.5 Instant available in Copilot Chat
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
OpenAI’s GPT‑5.5 Instant improves everyday work in Copilot Chat by delivering more accurate, concise responses with better performance on image analysis and STEM‑related tasks.
Details:
What changed:
GPT-5.5 Instant in Copilot Chat helps provide improved quality of answers for quick responses.
Try this:
Summarize a long email thread using GPT‑5.5 Instant.
Use GPT‑5.5 Instant to check formulas or explain a STEM concept.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves response quality and reliability across daily workflows.
Personal impact:
Helps users get clearer, more accurate answers with less effort

OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 Thinking available in Copilot Chat
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
GPT 5.5 Thinking expands what Copilot Chat can do by enabling deeper reasoning and more complex problem solving.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat now includes GPT 5.5 Thinking, a model designed for multistep reasoning, structured analysis, and more thoughtful responses.
Why:
Users need AI that can handle complex tasks such as planning, troubleshooting, and evaluating multiple options.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to break down a complex project into actionable steps.
Use GPT 5.5 Thinking to compare multiple strategies or solutions.
Request a detailed explanation of a technical or business process.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports more advanced decision making and planning.
Personal impact:
Helps users think through complex tasks with greater clarity.

Graph API enhancements for custom connector relevance and UX
[Web]
Graph API for custom connectors now supports richer configuration options—including icons, visibility controls, metadata, property descriptions, and semantic labels—to improve relevance and user experience.
Details:
What changed:
Developers can now configure icons, visibility settings, connection metadata, property descriptions, and semantic labels for custom connectors. Previously, these elements were limited or unavailable, which reduced clarity and consistency across Copilot experiences.
Why:
These enhancements were introduced to help developers create more meaningful and recognizable connector experiences, improving how Copilot interprets and presents data.
Try this:
Add custom icons to your connector to improve recognition in Copilot experiences.
Update property descriptions to help Copilot interpret your data more accurately.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves the quality and clarity of custom connectors, helping organizations deliver more accurate and trustworthy Copilot outputs.
Personal impact:
Makes Copilot interactions more intuitive and easier to understand.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Copilot connectors SDK overview
externalConnection resource type

IT admins can enable Anthropic models for specific users and groups
[Web]
Roadmap ID:
557371
Admins can now manage access to Anthropic and xAI models for specific users and groups.
Details:
What changed:
New admin controls allow organizations to enable Anthropic as a model provider or xAI model provider settings in the admin center.
Note: xAI models are currently available in Microsoft Copilot Studio for US customers via admin opt-in.
Why:
Organizations need granular control over which AI models are available to different users and groups in the organization.
Try this:
Review Anthropic and xAI (US only) model provider settings in the admin center.
Assign model access to specific users or groups.
Update internal documentation to reflect new model options.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves governance and model management.
Personal impact:
Ensures users get access to the right AI tools.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Assign AI provider access to users and groups

Discover Copilot actions in OneDrive file preview
[Web]
Users can now see ready‑to‑use Copilot actions directly when previewing files in OneDrive.
Details:
What changed:
When previewing a file, users now see suggested Copilot prompts—such as summarizing documents or generating FAQs—next to the Copilot button.
Why:
Many users are unsure what to ask Copilot. Suggested prompts help them get started without writing their own.
Try this:
Preview a document and select a suggested summary prompt.
Generate FAQs from a policy or procedure file.
Use a suggested prompt to extract key points from a PDF.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Increases Copilot adoption by reducing friction.
Personal impact:
Helps users get value from Copilot immediately.

Managing your tenant with SharePoint Admin Agent
[Web]
SharePoint Admin Agent helps admins manage their tenant with natural language guidance and actionable insights.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in the SharePoint admin center now surfaces insights, recommendations, and contextual guidance based on your organization’s SharePoint and OneDrive data.
Why:
Admins need faster ways to understand issues, take action, and reduce time spent navigating complex settings.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to identify inactive sites or sites with no recent activity.
Request guidance on optimizing storage
Identify sites with permissions causing large exposure of sensitive data
Use natural language to locate admin settings.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces operational overhead and improves governance.
Personal impact:
Helps admins complete tasks faster with less manual effort.

Simplified Copilot in Glint enablement using Microsoft 365 controls
[Web]
Copilot in Viva Glint now uses Microsoft 365 Copilot access controls, simplifying how organizations manage AI-powered insights from employee feedback.
Roadmap ID:
551197
What changed:
Copilot in Viva Glint now aligns with Microsoft’s enterprise AI governance platform. Existing Copilot toggles in the Viva Glint admin UI are removed, and Viva Feature Access Management becomes the single control plane for Copilot enablement.
Why:
Organizations requested centralized governance to reduce setup effort and audit complexity when managing AI features.
Try this:
Review Copilot access settings in Viva Feature Access Management.
Confirm which managers and leaders should have access to Copilot in Glint.
Use centralized monitoring and reporting to review Copilot usage.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces governance complexity by using a single Microsoft 365 control plane for AI features.
Personal impact:
Helps leaders access Copilot insights more easily in their existing workflow.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage Viva Copilot in Glint access in Microsoft 365 admin center

Contextual nudges in Edge offer quick page summaries in Copilot Chat [Web]
Use Microsoft Edge for Business adds contextual nudges that make it easier to ask Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize your open webpage.
Roadmap ID:
515167
Details:
What changed:
Edge for Business introduces contextual nudges attached to the Copilot entry point that prompt users to take actions-such as summarizing an open page-through Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Why:
This change helps users discover page summarization faster and save time when scanning long webpages.
Try this:
Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge.
Use Copilot Chat in Edge and ask "Summarize this page."
Ask a follow-up question about the page content to get more targeted details.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams consume and share web information faster, improving research and decision-making workflows.
Personal impact:
Saves time by surfacing a quick summary when you need it.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
PostgreSQL connectors (Preview)

AI-generated survey insights with Copilot Highlights [Web]
Copilot in Viva Glint now generates AI-powered summaries of employee survey results directly within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports, helping leaders quickly understand strengths, opportunities, and trends across their teams. Copilot Highlights surfaces key insights-such as notable score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence-so leaders can move from data to action faster. With general availability, Copilot Highlights expands to support multilingual summaries, enabling global organizations to deliver AI-generated survey insights in their preferred language.
Roadmap ID:
558111
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in Viva Glint now automatically generates AI-powered summaries within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports. These summaries highlight key insights like score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence. The feature now supports multilingual summaries, allowing organizations to view insights in their preferred language.
Why:
This change helps leaders quickly interpret survey data and identify actionable trends without manual analysis. Multilingual support ensures accessibility for global teams.
Try this:
Open a Team Summary or Executive Summary report in Viva Glint.
Review the Copilot Highlights section to see AI-generated insights.
Switch the summary language to match your organization's preferred language.
Use the insights to identify areas for improvement or celebrate team strengths.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enables faster, data-driven decision-making and improves accessibility for global organizations.
Personal impact:
Helps leaders quickly understand team sentiment and take informed action.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Copilot Highlights in Viva Glint

Expanded published report recipients [Web]
Expanded published report recipients
Analysts can now publish Viva Insights Power BI reports to anyone in their organization, expanding access beyond users with Copilot Dashboard permissions.
Roadmap ID:
558257
What changed:
Previously, analysts could publish Viva Insights Power BI reports only to people who had access to the Copilot Dashboard. With this update, analysts can publish these reports to anyone in their organization. This broadens visibility and removes the dependency on global Copilot Dashboard access to receive reports.
Why:
Organizations asked for more flexibility in sharing insights across teams. Expanding publishing permissions helps analysts distribute insights more widely, supporting better decision making.
Try this:
Publish a Viva Insights Power BI report and enter the name of any user in your organization.
-Review your existing reports and update sharing settings to reach more stakeholders.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Expands access to insights across the organization, enabling broader collaboration and more informed decisions.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to receive and use insights without requiring Copilot Dashboard access.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Publish reports

Copilot configuration insights in the Copilot Dashboard Readiness page [Web]
The updated Readiness page in the Copilot Dashboard offers personalized configuration insights to help organizations prepare for successful Copilot adoption.
Roadmap ID:
551196
Details:
What changed
The Readiness page now includes tailored recommendations for Copilot configuration settings. Previously, IT leaders had to manually review and interpret multiple configuration areas. The new experience centralizes guidance to streamline deployment and improve readiness.
Why:
Organizations requested clearer, more actionable guidance to help them configure Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and agents effectively. These insights help IT teams accelerate adoption and improve user outcomes.
Try this:
Review the updated Readiness page to see recommended configuration changes.
Share the recommendations with your deployment or governance team.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps organizations deploy Copilot more efficiently with clearer guidance and improved governance readiness.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for IT professionals to understand what actions to take and why they matter.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Readiness

Contextual nudges in Edge offer quick page summaries in Copilot Chat
[Web]
Use Microsoft Edge for Business adds contextual nudges that make it easier to ask Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize your open webpage.
Roadmap ID:
515167
Details:
What changed:
Edge for Business introduces contextual nudges attached to the Copilot entry point that prompt users to take actions-such as summarizing an open page-through Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Why:
This change helps users discover page summarization faster and save time when scanning long webpages.
Try this:
Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge.
Use Copilot Chat in Edge and ask "Summarize this page."
Ask a follow-up question about the page content to get more targeted details.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps teams consume and share web information faster, improving research and decision-making workflows.
Personal impact:
Saves time by surfacing a quick summary when you need it.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
PostgreSQL connectors (Preview)

AI-generated survey insights with Copilot Highlights
[Web]
Copilot in Viva Glint now generates AI-powered summaries of employee survey results directly within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports, helping leaders quickly understand strengths, opportunities, and trends across their teams. Copilot Highlights surfaces key insights-such as notable score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence-so leaders can move from data to action faster. With general availability, Copilot Highlights expands to support multilingual summaries, enabling global organizations to deliver AI-generated survey insights in their preferred language.
Roadmap ID:
558111
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in Viva Glint now automatically generates AI-powered summaries within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports. These summaries highlight key insights like score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence. The feature now supports multilingual summaries, allowing organizations to view insights in their preferred language.
Why:
This change helps leaders quickly interpret survey data and identify actionable trends without manual analysis. Multilingual support ensures accessibility for global teams.
Try this:
Open a Team Summary or Executive Summary report in Viva Glint.
Review the Copilot Highlights section to see AI-generated insights.
Switch the summary language to match your organization's preferred language.
Use the insights to identify areas for improvement or celebrate team strengths.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enables faster, data-driven decision-making and improves accessibility for global organizations.
Personal impact:
Helps leaders quickly understand team sentiment and take informed action.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Copilot Highlights in Viva Glint

Expanded published report recipients
[Web]
Expanded published report recipients
Analysts can now publish Viva Insights Power BI reports to anyone in their organization, expanding access beyond users with Copilot Dashboard permissions.
Roadmap ID:
558257
What changed:
Previously, analysts could publish Viva Insights Power BI reports only to people who had access to the Copilot Dashboard. With this update, analysts can publish these reports to anyone in their organization. This broadens visibility and removes the dependency on global Copilot Dashboard access to receive reports.
Why:
Organizations asked for more flexibility in sharing insights across teams. Expanding publishing permissions helps analysts distribute insights more widely, supporting better decision making.
Try this:
Publish a Viva Insights Power BI report and enter the name of any user in your organization.
-Review your existing reports and update sharing settings to reach more stakeholders.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Expands access to insights across the organization, enabling broader collaboration and more informed decisions.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for individuals to receive and use insights without requiring Copilot Dashboard access.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Publish reports

Copilot configuration insights in the Copilot Dashboard Readiness page
[Web]
The updated Readiness page in the Copilot Dashboard offers personalized configuration insights to help organizations prepare for successful Copilot adoption.
Roadmap ID:
551196
Details:
What changed
The Readiness page now includes tailored recommendations for Copilot configuration settings. Previously, IT leaders had to manually review and interpret multiple configuration areas. The new experience centralizes guidance to streamline deployment and improve readiness.
Why:
Organizations requested clearer, more actionable guidance to help them configure Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and agents effectively. These insights help IT teams accelerate adoption and improve user outcomes.
Try this:
Review the updated Readiness page to see recommended configuration changes.
Share the recommendations with your deployment or governance team.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps organizations deploy Copilot more efficiently with clearer guidance and improved governance readiness.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for IT professionals to understand what actions to take and why they matter.
Additional Resources:
Learn:
Readiness

Employee Self-Service agent: New rich landing page
This update introduces an optional, customizable landing page for the Employee Self-Service agent that lets organizations highlight key HR and IT resources and align the experience with their branding.
Details:
What changed:
Organizations can now optionally customize the Employee Self-Service agent landing page with branding and commonly used resources. If no customization is applied, there is no change to the existing experience, and the agent continues to use Copilot's default appearance and starter prompts.
Why:
Organizations want more control over how employees first interact with the Employee Self-Service agent while keeping the default experience unchanged when customization is not needed.
Try this:
Review the new landing page customization options for the Employee Self-Service agent.
Decide whether to align the landing page with your organization's branding.
Highlight commonly used HR or IT resources on the landing page.
Keep the default experience if customization is not required.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps organizations surface key resources while maintaining a consistent employee support experience.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for employees to find relevant help and information in one place.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Customize the Employee Self-Service agent

Rich Bing web answer cards in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
Microsoft 365 Copilot now displays rich, interactive Bing web answer cards-such as Weather and Stocks-directly in chat responses to help users quickly access relevant, real-time information.
Roadmap ID:
500865
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat will now show Bing's rich and interactive answer cards-such as Weather, Stocks, and other structured information-when users ask related questions. Previously, Copilot provided only text-based responses without these enhanced visual cards.
Why:
This change helps users get clearer, more actionable information at a glance, reducing the need to leave Copilot Chat to check external sources.
Try this:
Ask Copilot for the current weather in your city.
Request stock information for a company your team follows.
Check sunrise and sunset times by asking Copilot directly.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Provides faster access to real-time data, improving decision-making and reducing context switching.
Personal impact:
Helps individuals quickly get the information they need without opening additional tabs or apps.

Share agents to Teams
[Web]
This feature allows users to share their agent directly with a Microsoft Teams team, making it easier for teams to discover, install, and start using agents together.
Roadmap ID:
557947
Details:
What changed
Users can now share an agent with a Microsoft Teams team by selecting a team in the sharing dialog. Users can also notify the team's main channel so team members are aware of the agent and can install it.
Why:
This change helps teams collaborate more easily by making shared agents discoverable and accessible within the Teams environment they already use.
Try this:
Open the agent sharing dialog and search for a Microsoft Teams team.
Select a team to share your agent with.
Send a notification to the team's main channel.
Encourage team members to install and start using the agent.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves team collaboration by making agents easier to deploy within existing Teams workflows.
Personal impact:
Simplifies access to shared agents without needing individual setup steps.

Copilot setting for video generation
A new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center allows admins to control access to AI video generation features in Microsoft 365 Copilot and supported apps.
Details:
What changed:
Admins can now use a dedicated setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center to control whether users can access AI video generation features available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 apps.
Why:
Organizations need clearer administrative controls to manage who can create AI-generated videos and align usage with internal policies.
Try this:
Review the new Copilot video generation setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Decide whether video generation should be allowed for your organization.
Communicate policy changes to users if access is modified.
Update internal guidance or documentation if needed.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Provides centralized control over AI video generation to support governance and compliance needs.
Personal impact:
Clarifies when and where users can access video generation features.

Employee Self‑Service agent: New rich landing page
This update introduces an optional, customizable landing page for the Employee Self‑Service agent that lets organizations highlight key HR and IT resources and align the experience with their branding.
Details:
What changed:
Organizations can now optionally customize the Employee Self‑Service agent landing page with branding and commonly used resources. If no customization is applied, there is no change to the existing experience, and the agent continues to use Copilot’s default appearance and starter prompts.
Why:
Organizations want more control over how employees first interact with the Employee Self‑Service agent while keeping the default experience unchanged when customization is not needed.
Try this:
Review the new landing page customization options for the Employee Self‑Service agent.
Decide whether to align the landing page with your organization’s branding.
Highlight commonly used HR or IT resources on the landing page.
Keep the default experience if customization is not required.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps organizations surface key resources while maintaining a consistent employee support experience.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier for employees to find relevant help and information in one place.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Customize the Employee Self-Service agent

Share agents to Teams
[Web]
This feature allows users to share their agent directly with a Microsoft Teams team, making it easier for teams to discover, install, and start using agents together.
Roadmap ID:
557947
Details:
What changed
Users can now share an agent with a Microsoft Teams team by selecting a team in the sharing dialog. Users can also notify the team’s main channel so team members are aware of the agent and can install it.
Why:
This change helps teams collaborate more easily by making shared agents discoverable and accessible within the Teams environment they already use.
Try this:
Open the agent sharing dialog and search for a Microsoft Teams team.
Select a team to share your agent with.
Send a notification to the team’s main channel.
Encourage team members to install and start using the agent.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves team collaboration by making agents easier to deploy within existing Teams workflows.
Personal impact:
Simplifies access to shared agents without needing individual setup steps.

Code interpreter now works on files found via Chat search
Analyze enterprise search results with code interpreter Copilot's code interpreter can now analyze files found via enterprise search in Chat, even if they weren't manually uploaded or linked.
Roadmap ID:
519570
Details:
What changed:
Previously, code interpreter only worked on files explicitly uploaded or attached. Now, it can also analyze files surfaced through enterprise search in Copilot Chat.
Why:
This change reduces friction and improves usability by allowing users to analyze relevant files without needing to manually attach them.
Try this:
Search for a spreadsheet in Copilot Chat and ask the code interpreter to summarize trends.
Locate a CSV file via enterprise search and request a data visualization.
Find a document using Chat and ask Copilot to run calculations or extract metrics.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Streamlines workflows by enabling analysis of discovered files without manual uploads.
Personal impact:
Saves time and effort when working with files found through search.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available in Teams chats, channels, and meetings
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat integration is expanding to Teams chats, channels, and meetings, with mobile support coming soon.
Roadmap ID:
501107
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now accessible across Teams chats, channels, calling, and meetings. This expands availability beyond its previous limited scope.
Why:
The goal is to make Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available wherever users collaborate, improving consistency and access.
Try this:
Open a Teams chat or channel and launch Copilot.
Use Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to ask questions or generate insights.
Try Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat during a meeting to support real time collaboration.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Enhances collaboration by bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into more communication surfaces.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat wherever you work in Teams.

Edit scheduled prompts for Copilot
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Users can now edit the schedule of their Copilot prompts, giving them more flexibility and control.
Roadmap ID:
531912
Details:
What changed:
You can now adjust the timing of scheduled prompts instead of deleting and recreating them. This update improves usability and reduces repetitive setup.
Why:
This change was made to give users more control over their workflows and reduce friction when managing recurring prompts.
Try this:
Open your list of scheduled prompts.
Select a prompt and adjust the schedule to match your needs.
Save your changes to update the prompt timing.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Reduces time spent managing recurring workflows.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to keep prompts aligned with changing schedules.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Manage Scheduled Prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Code interpreter now works on files found via Chat search
Analyze enterprise search results with code interpreter Copilot’s code interpreter can now analyze files found via enterprise search in Chat, even if they weren’t manually uploaded or linked.
Roadmap ID:
519570
Details:
What changed:
Previously, code interpreter only worked on files explicitly uploaded or attached. Now, it can also analyze files surfaced through enterprise search in Copilot Chat.
Why:
This change reduces friction and improves usability by allowing users to analyze relevant files without needing to manually attach them.
Try this:
Search for a spreadsheet in Copilot Chat and ask the code interpreter to summarize trends.
Locate a CSV file via enterprise search and request a data visualization.
Find a document using Chat and ask Copilot to run calculations or extract metrics.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Streamlines workflows by enabling analysis of discovered files without manual uploads.
Personal impact:
Saves time and effort when working with files found through search.

Smarter answers with embedded image understanding
[Windows]
Declarative Agents can now interpret and ground responses using embedded images in Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files. This enhancement enables Copilot to extract insights from charts, diagrams, and screenshots, improving the accuracy and completeness of answers.
Roadmap ID:
531758
Details:
What changed:
Declarative Agents now analyze embedded images in supported file types (.docx, .pptx, .pdf). Visual elements such as charts and diagrams are used to inform responses, resulting in more contextually accurate answers.
Why: Users often include critical information in visuals. This change ensures Copilot can interpret both text and graphics for more complete responses.
Try this:
Upload a Word document with embedded charts and ask Copilot to summarize key insights.
Attach a PowerPoint file with diagrams and request an explanation of the visual flow.
Use a PDF with screenshots and ask Copilot to describe the process shown.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves Copilot’s ability to deliver comprehensive answers grounded in both text and visuals.
Personal impact:
Helps users get more accurate and complete responses from files with embedded images.

Fewer confirmation prompts for Copilot actions
[Web]
Action confirmations have been streamlined, so users experience fewer interruptions while still maintaining safety controls.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now reduces the number of confirmation prompts shown during read actions which don't make changes to external systems. Safety checks remain in place while enhancing the user experience.
Why:
This update helps users stay focused and reduces friction during task execution.
Try this:
Use an agent to fetch data from an external system.
Notice fewer confirmation steps during the process.
Continue your workflow without additional interruptions.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves workflow efficiency by reducing delays.
Personal impact:
Creates a smoother, more natural Copilot experience.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Confirmation prompts for API plugins for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot adoption report updated with streamlined UX and power user insights
[Web]
The updated Copilot adoption Power BI report introduces a cleaner experience and new insights that help organizations understand how power users engage with Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
557674
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot adoption Power BI report now includes a simplified, more intuitive layout and new insights that highlight how power users interact with Copilot. These updates make it easier to identify Copilot adoption and habit formation compared to the previous version.
Why:
These improvements were made to help organizations better track Copilot engagement and identify opportunities to increase value and usage.
Try this:
Open the updated Copilot adoption Power BI report in Advanced insights.
Review the new power user insights to identify high-impact usage patterns.
Share findings with team leads to support targeted Copilot enablement.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Helps organizations better understand Copilot usage and identify opportunities to improve adoption.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption report

Share OneDrive files with a Copilot-generated summary in Windows
[Windows]
You can now generate a file summary with Copilot and include it directly when sharing OneDrive files in Windows.
Roadmap ID:
527840
Details:
What changed:
A new option in File Explorer and the OneDrive Activity Center lets you summarize a file with Copilot and send that summary within the share dialog. Previously, users needed to create summaries separately before sharing.
Why:
Sharing a file often means the recipient has to open it just to understand what it's about. Now, Copilot generates a summary for you so the people you share with get the key points upfront, right in the share notification.
Try this:
Open File Explorer and select a file stored in OneDrive.
Choose Share, then select the option to generate a Copilot summary.
Send the file along with the summary to your recipient.
Open OneDrive activity center and select a file.
Choose Share, then select the option to generate a Copilot summary.
Send the file along with the summary to your recipient.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Your recipients can quickly decide if a file needs their attention without opening it first. Whether you're sharing a proposal, report, or meeting notes, the summary gives everyone the context they need to act faster.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to communicate key points without extra steps.

Summarize and Explain actions in PDF reader
[Web]
Two new Copilot actions—Summarize and Explain—are now available in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader to help users understand content faster.
Roadmap ID:
498641
Details:
What changed:
The built in PDF reader now includes Summarize and Explain options alongside the existing Ask Copilot integration. Users can generate overviews or simplify complex text directly within the PDF experience.
Why:
These additions help users quickly interpret long or complex documents without leaving the PDF reader.
Try this:
Open a PDF in Microsoft Edge and select Summarize to get a concise overview.
Highlight a section of text and choose Explain to simplify technical or dense content.
Use these actions to prepare for meetings or review documents more efficiently.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves document review workflows and reduces time spent interpreting complex PDFs.
Personal impact:
Helps users understand information more quickly and with less effort.

Delegate calendar search in Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Roadmap ID:
413718
Delegates with calendar access can now search for another user’s meetings directly in Copilot Chat.
Details:
What changed:
Delegates can use Copilot Chat to search for meetings on behalf of the person whose calendar they manage. Previously, this required manual navigation in Outlook.
Why:
This update streamlines workflows and reduces time spent searching across calendars.
Try this:
In Copilot Chat, ask for upcoming calendar planning meetings for the person whose calendar you manage.
Search for specific meeting details, such as attendees or topics
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves efficiency for executive assistants and teams with shared calendar planning responsibilities.
Personal impact:
Saves time by making calendar searches faster and more intuitive.
Additional resources:
Support:
Use Copilot search in calendar items as a delegate

Query Coda docs and wikis with Copilot connectors
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Coda with Copilot connectors so you can query collaborative documents and wikis from Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
515165
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports a Coda Enterprise Copilot connector that can index Coda documents and pages for use in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps people find knowledge stored in Coda without leaving Microsoft 365.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Coda with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to summarize content in a Coda workspace.
Ask Copilot to retrieve the URL for a specific Coda document.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves knowledge discovery by making Coda content available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to get answers from Coda docs and wikis using natural language.

Query Bitbucket pull requests with Copilot connectors
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Bitbucket with Copilot connectors so you can query pull requests and related engineering context.
Roadmap ID:
515163
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports a Bitbucket Pull Request Copilot connector that brings pull request information into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps teams find pull request details through Microsoft 365 tools they already use.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Bitbucket with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to find pull requests related to a repository or feature.
Ask Copilot to summarize the discussion and status of a pull request.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Surfaces pull request context in Microsoft 365 Copilot to speed up collaboration and reviews.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to understand a pull request without switching apps.

Copilot Chat recommends installed agents
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Chat now recommends relevant installed agents when it detects a match with the user’s intent.
Details:
What changed:
When a user’s prompt aligns with the capabilities of an installed agent, Copilot Chat will suggest that agent directly in the conversation. Previously, users had to know which agent to invoke.
Why:
This helps users discover and use the right agent at the right time, improving task completion and reducing friction.
Try this:
Ask Copilot Chat to perform a task that aligns with one of your installed agents.
Select the recommended agent when it appears in the chat.
Continue the conversation using the agent’s specialized capabilities.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Increases utilization of installed agents and improves workflow efficiency.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to find the right tool without remembering agent names.

Connect Copilot with Zendesk Help Center to retrieve support articles
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Zendesk Help Center to retrieve support articles and FAQs using the Copilot Connector.
Roadmap ID:
513279
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now search and summarize content from Zendesk Help Center, including help articles, troubleshooting steps, and FAQs.
Why:
This integration helps support teams get faster access to the information they need to resolve issues.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to summarize a Zendesk article related to an open issue.
Retrieve common FAQs from Zendesk.
Request recommended troubleshooting steps from Zendesk content.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Speeds up support workflows and improves response quality.
Personal impact:
Helps support agents resolve customer issues faster.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Zendesk Help Center Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Query GitLab merge requests and content with Copilot connectors
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitLab with Copilot connectors so you can query merge requests and related repository activity.
Roadmap ID:
515162
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports GitLab merge request connectors, making merge request information discoverable and retrievable in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change reduces context switching by bringing merge request information into Microsoft 365 workflows.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitLab with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to list open merge requests waiting for review.
Ask Copilot to summarize merge requests targeting a release branch.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves visibility into engineering work by bringing merge request context into Microsoft 365 experiences.
Personal impact:
Helps you find and summarize merge requests faster using natural language.

Track GitLab issues in Copilot with a connector
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitLab Issues with Copilot connectors so you can query engineering tasks and bugs from Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
515158
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports GitLab Issues connectors that can index issue data and make it available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps teams retrieve issue details, assignments, and context without leaving Microsoft 365 workflows.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitLab Issues with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to summarize high-priority issues for a release milestone.
Ask Copilot to list blocked issues and their owners.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves visibility into work tracking by surfacing GitLab issues in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Personal impact:
Makes it easier to find issue context and stay on top of tasks using natural language.
Additional resources:
Learn:
GitLab Issues Server Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Bring Asana tasks into Copilot with a connector
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Asana with a Copilot connector so you can query projects and tasks from within Microsoft 365.
Roadmap ID:
515175
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports an Asana Copilot connector that can index Asana tasks for use in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps people access project and task information in the flow of work.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Asana with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to summarize tasks and deadlines across projects.
Ask Copilot to list overdue tasks in a project.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves project tracking by bringing Asana task data into Microsoft 365 Copilot and search experiences.
Personal impact:
Helps you stay on top of tasks without switching tools.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Asana Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Connect Copilot with Egnyte for secure file collaboration
[Web]
Users can connect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Egnyte to collaborate on secure file storage using the Copilot Connector.
Roadmap ID:
513283
Details:
What changed:
Copilot can now access files stored in Egnyte, allowing users to retrieve, summarize, and interact with content without manually opening those files.
Why:
This integration supports organizations that rely on Egnyte for secure file storage and governance.
Try this:
Ask Copilot to summarize a document stored in Egnyte.
Retrieve key insights from Egnyte folders.
Request a list of recent Egnyte updates relevant to your team.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Supports secure and compliant integration with existing file storage systems.
Personal impact:
Helps users quickly access and understand stored content.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Egnyte Microsoft 365 Copilot connector overview

Search Aha! features and ideas in Copilot with a connector
[Web]
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Aha! with Copilot connectors so you can query product features and customer ideas in Copilot.
Roadmap ID:
515159
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports an Aha! Copilot connector that can index Aha! features and ideas and make them discoverable through Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Search.
Why:
This change helps product and engineering teams find roadmap and feedback context in Microsoft 365 workflows.
Try this:
Connect Microsoft 365 Copilot to Aha! with a Copilot connector.
Ask Copilot to list features assigned to you in Aha!.
Ask Copilot to show ideas with the highest number of votes.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves cross-team alignment by making Aha! roadmap and feedback content easier to find in Microsoft 365.
Personal impact:
Helps you answer product questions faster without leaving Microsoft 365.