LLM/AI Changelog

What
: Updated the
favicon documentation
to specifically list out the supported favicon file formats.
Why
: To be clearer about which favicon file formats are supported by Google Search.
Previously, the documentation linked to an external reference that evolved over time and
caused ambiguity about which favicon file formats are actually supported in Google Search.
Google Search's supported file formats haven't changed; this update
explicitly lists them in the documentation.

We’re rolling out new controls in temporary chat. You can now choose to personalize responses in a temporary chat with memory, plugins, and custom instructions from your regular chat settings. You can also choose to save a temporary chat.
How it works
Personalized: When you create a temporary chat, you can choose to have personalized responses.  Personalized temporary chats can use your memories, custom instructions, and plugins to tailor responses. They do not create new memories and remain out of your chat history unless you save them. Personalization can be set only when you start a temporary chat and cannot be changed after the conversation begins.Non-personalized:By default, temporary chats are not personalized. Non-personalized temporary chats do not use memory, custom instructions, or plugins, and they do not create new memories.Saving a temporary chat:When a conversation becomes useful for the future, you can add it to your chat history. Saving converts it into a regular chat, so it then follows your account-level personalization settings and model-improvement preferences. For example, if you have memory enabled and save a temporary chat, this will become part of your chat history and can be referenced to personalized future responses.

- **Gemini Omni Flash generally available (GA)** : Released
`gemini-omni-1.1-flash`, the GA version of our fast, conversational video
generation and editing model. This release includes significant new
capabilities:

- **Video extension** : Seamlessly extend existing videos by generating continuations at the end of a clip using the `extend` task or directly with a prompt.
- **Interpolation (first + last frame)** : Generate a video transitioning between two images using the `image_to_video` task with up to 2 images.
- **Resolution control** : New `resolution` parameter in `video_config` supports `360p`, `720p` (default), `1080p`, and `4k` outputs. 1080p and 4K outputs are generated using upscaling.

The existing `gemini-omni-flash-preview` endpoint will be deprecated on
September 30, 2026.

To get started, see the
[Gemini Omni Flash](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-omni-flash) model page
and the [omni guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/omni).

- **Gemini 3.5 Transcribe generally available (GA)**: Released two dedicated
speech-to-text models based on Gemini's audio understanding:

- **Gemini 3.5 Transcribe** (`gemini-3.5-transcribe`): High-accuracy, low-latency non-streaming speech-to-text with utterance-based language detection across 85+ languages, speaker diarization, word-level timestamps, and custom vocabulary biasing (up to 1,000 terms).
- **Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live** (`gemini-3.5-transcribe-live`): Low-latency, bidirectional streaming speech-to-text over WebSockets using the Live API, supporting interim and finalized transcription events, Smart transcription mode, and multiple Voice Activity Detection (VAD) strategies.

To get started, see the
[Audio transcription guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/transcribe), the
[Live transcription guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/live-api/live-transcribe), and the
[Gemini 3.5 Transcribe model page](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.5-transcribe).

Updated Copilot Notebooks UX
[Web]
Users will find an updated, streamlined UX flow within Copilot Notebooks.
Roadmap ID:
516042
Details:
What changed:
The Copilot Notebooks user experience has been revamped with a streamlined flow for opening items and navigating the product. Previously, users faced a more complex and less cohesive interface. The new design simplifies common tasks and enhances consistency across the product.
Why:
Simplifying the user interface reduces friction and helps users work more efficiently within Copilot Notebooks.
Try this:
Open Copilot Notebooks from the Microsoft 365 app launcher.
Use the updated navigation pane to browse notebooks and sections.
Open and edit notebook items with the new streamlined controls.
Why this matters:
A simpler, more cohesive interface helps users focus on content creation and reduces time spent on navigation.
Business impact:
Teams experience smoother collaboration and faster access to notebook content, improving productivity.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating and more time working on your notebooks.

Copilot Chat available when using Copilot Search
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Chat will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users from the side pane on the right-hand side when using Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This allows users to engage with Copilot while browsing universal search without switching pages or losing context.
Roadmap ID:
537281
Details:
What changed:
Copilot chat is now accessible from the right-hand side pane during Copilot Search for users with the AI SKU. Previously, users had to switch pages to use Copilot chat, interrupting their workflow.
Why:
Integrating chat in the side pane keeps Copilot accessible alongside search results, improving multitasking and reducing context switching.
Try this:
Open Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Engage with your search results or ask questions in the search box to open Copilot chat.
Interact with Copilot chat while browsing search results.
Why this matters:
This integration helps users maintain focus by combining search and chat in one view.
Business impact:
Teams can work more efficiently by accessing AI assistance without disrupting their search workflows.
Personal impact:
You save time by getting AI help without switching screens or losing your search context.

Open Outlook emails within Copilot Chat
[Windows, Mac, Web]
You can now open Outlook emails directly within any full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience for faster browsing and reference.
Details:
What changed:
When clicking on an email reference or source in Microsoft 365 Copilot apps, the email opens alongside Chat instead of requiring a separate Outlook window. Previously, users had to switch apps to view email content. This integration streamlines access to email information within the Copilot environment.
Why:
This change reduces context switching and speeds up information retrieval by keeping emails accessible within the Copilot workspace.
Try this:
In a Microsoft 365 Copilot app, locate an email reference.
Click the email link to open it in Chat.
Browse the email content alongside your chat or tasks.
Why this matters:
Quick access to emails within Copilot improves productivity and decision making by keeping relevant information in one place.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more efficiently by referencing emails without leaving the Copilot interface.
Personal impact:
You save time by avoiding app switching and can respond to emails faster within your workflow.

Outlook Emails in Copilot Notebooks
[Windows, Web]
Outlook Emails as References in Copilot Notebooks bring email content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot in the conversations, decisions, and context that drive their work.
By adding emails as knowledge sources, users can connect context from their emails directly to their projects, enriching notebooks beyond files alone and improving downstream outputs like presentations and briefs. Available in Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365.
Roadmap ID:
564910
Details:
What changed:
Users can now add Outlook emails as knowledge sources within Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365. Previously, notebooks included only files and other documents. This update enables Copilot to use email content to provide richer context for outputs like presentations and briefs.
Why:
Integrating emails into notebooks grounds Copilot in the full context of work conversations and decisions, improving the relevance and accuracy of generated content.
Try this:
Open a Copilot Notebook in Microsoft 365.
Select Add content and choose Outlook emails.
Pick relevant emails to include as references in your notebook.
Why this matters:
Including emails enriches project context, helping users create more informed and connected work outputs.
Business impact:
Teams can leverage email conversations directly in collaborative notebooks, enhancing project alignment and knowledge sharing.
Personal impact:
You gain a streamlined way to incorporate important email context into your work, saving time and improving output quality.

Unified web and work chat experience with dedicated Work IQ button
[Windows, Web]
Use a new Work IQ button located in the top left of the Chat UI to switch access to work data on/off without leaving the chat experience.
Details:
What changed:
Web and work chats are now unified into a single chat interface that now has a dedicated Work IQ button to control access to work data. Previously, users switched between separate web and work chat tabs, increasing cognitive load and inconsistency. This change unifies the chat experience and simplifies how users control access to work data when using chat.
Why:
Combining chats into one interface with a toggle reduces confusion and streamlines user workflows by providing quick control over access to work data.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Locate the Work IQ button in the top left of the Chat interface.
Work date is on by default; enable or disable work data access as needed by selecting the button.
Why this matters:
A unified chat interface reduces switching and helps users focus on their tasks with clearer data context.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from a consistent chat experience that improves productivity and reduces user errors.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating tabs and more time interacting with relevant data.

Page steering and auto-triggering of pages on mobile
[Android, iOS]
Users can now steer, refine, and edit pages using Copilot commands like "Shorten this page." They can also prompt Copilot to auto-create pages from chat, such as "Create a new page for XYZ."
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports page steering on mobile devices, allowing users to modify page content with natural language commands. Previously, users had to manually edit pages without AI assistance. Additionally, Copilot can auto-trigger new page creation from chat prompts, streamlining content generation.
Why:
These changes simplify content management on mobile by reducing manual editing and speeding up page creation, improving user productivity and content accuracy.
Try this:
Open a page on your mobile device and say, "Shorten this page."
In chat, type "Create a new page for [topic]."
Review and edit the generated page content as needed.
Why this matters:
This update reduces friction in mobile content editing and creation, enabling faster and more precise page management.
Business impact:
Teams can produce and refine content more efficiently on mobile, supporting faster collaboration and information sharing.
Personal impact:
You save time editing pages and can quickly generate new content without switching devices or apps.

Simplified design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
[Windows, Mac, Web]
A refreshed design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot web and desktop app simplifies the user experience to drive engagement with Copilot. This includes updates to the chat home screen, chat response layout, and navigation pane.
Roadmap ID:
561488
Details:
What changed:
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now features an updated chat home screen, a streamlined chat response layout, and a redesigned navigation pane. The new design helps users more easily navigate the app and stay focused across web and desktop platforms.
Why:
Simplifying the app interface helps users engage more easily with Copilot, reducing the time needed to find features and improving overall usability.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on web or desktop.
Explore the updated chat home screen to quickly access recent conversations.
Use the new navigation pane to switch between chats and tools more efficiently.
Why this matters:
A clearer interface helps users interact with Copilot faster and more intuitively, increasing productivity.
Business impact:
Teams experience smoother collaboration with fewer interruptions caused by navigation or layout confusion.
Personal impact:
You spend less time navigating the app and more time focusing on your tasks.
Learn:
Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Generate and edit images in Copilot Cowork
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Create and modify images in Copilot Cowork using OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model for enhanced visual content generation.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Cowork integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model to generate and edit image artifacts. Previously, image creation required external tools. This update enables in-app image generation and editing, streamlining creative workflows.
Why:
Embedding image generation within Copilot Cowork reduces context switching and accelerates content creation.
Try this:
Open Copilot Cowork.
Enter a description to create an image using ChatGPT Images 2.0.
Use editing tools to refine the image within Cowork.
Why this matters:
Integrated image generation enhances creativity and productivity by keeping visual content creation within the collaboration environment.
Business impact:
Teams can produce visual assets in their workflow without relying on separate design software.
Personal impact:
You save time by generating and editing images directly in your collaboration workspace.
Learn:
Use Copilot Cowork

Select models when using Researcher in Copilot Chat
[Windows, Web]
You can now choose supported Researcher models and modes directly within Chat when adding the Researcher agent to your conversation.
Details:
What changed:
Copilot Chat now includes an option to pick from available Researcher models and modes when you add the Researcher agent to your prompt. Previously, users had no direct control over which Researcher model was used during chat interactions, limiting customization. This update enables tailored research experiences based on the selected model.
Why:
Allowing users to select Researcher models provides more control over the research process and improves result relevance by matching the model to the task.
Try this:
Start a new Chat and add the Researcher agent to your prompt.
Select the desired Researcher model from the model selector menu.
Continue the conversation using the chosen model for tailored research results.
Why this matters:
Choosing the appropriate Researcher model helps users get more accurate and relevant information during research tasks.
Business impact:
Teams can customize research workflows to better fit specific project needs, improving efficiency and output quality.
Personal impact:
You gain flexibility to tailor research assistance, saving time by getting more relevant answers faster.

Work IQ APIs – Unified REST Endpoint for Agents and Workflows
[Developer, Web]
Introduces a new REST endpoint for Work IQ that serves as a unified entry point for invoking agents and workflows, providing a consistent, scalable alternative to legacy Copilot Chat endpoints.
Roadmap ID:
559021
Details:
What changed:
Work IQ now offers a unified REST endpoint to invoke agents and workflows, replacing multiple legacy Copilot Chat endpoints. This endpoint standardizes access methods, improves scalability, and simplifies integration for developers working within Microsoft 365 environments.
Why:
The unified REST endpoint reduces complexity and enhances scalability, making it easier to integrate and manage agents and workflows programmatically.
Try this:
Use the new Work IQ REST endpoint URL in your API calls.
Send requests to invoke specific agents or workflows.
Monitor responses to manage workflow execution consistently.
Why this matters:
A consistent and scalable endpoint simplifies development and improves reliability when integrating Work IQ agents and workflows.
Business impact:
Developers and IT teams benefit from easier integration and management of automated workflows, supporting more robust business processes.
Personal impact:
You experience reduced integration complexity and more reliable workflow execution, saving time on development and troubleshooting.

Teams Meetings in Copilot Notebooks
[Android, Windows, iOS, Web]
Meetings as References in Copilot Notebooks bring Teams meeting content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot on the discussions, decisions, and context that drive their work. By adding meetings as knowledge sources, users can connect transcripts, notes, chats, and shared content directly to their projects, enriching notebooks beyond files alone and improving downstream outputs like presentations and briefs.
Available in Copilot Notebooks across Microsoft 365.
Roadmap ID:
560706
Details:
What changed:
Copilot notebooks now include Teams meetings as knowledge sources, allowing users to link meeting transcripts, notes, chats, and shared files within their notebooks. Previously, notebooks only supported files as references. This integration enriches project context and improves outputs like presentations and briefs. It is available across Microsoft 365 Copilot notebooks.
Why:
Incorporating meeting content helps ground Copilot’s responses in real discussions and decisions, providing more relevant and comprehensive project insights. This reduces the need to manually gather meeting information.
Try this:
Open a Copilot notebook in Microsoft 365.
Select 'Add reference' and choose a Teams meeting from your recent meetings.
Review linked transcripts, notes, and shared content within the notebook.
Why this matters:
Connecting meeting content directly to projects saves time and improves the accuracy of outputs by providing richer context.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more effectively by having meeting discussions and decisions integrated into project documentation.
Personal impact:
You spend less time searching for meeting details and can create more informed summaries and presentations.

Scheduling with Copilot chat in classic Outlook for Windows
[Windows]
Users can now schedule meetings directly from chat or by clicking "Schedule with Copilot" in the UI. Simply ask Copilot to schedule a meeting with colleagues, and it will find available times, book rooms, draft agendas, and send invites—all within the chat experience. This feature is available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Roadmap ID:
542185
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now enables meeting scheduling within classic Outlook for Windows through chat commands or the "Schedule with Copilot" button. It finds available times, books rooms, drafts agendas, and sends invites automatically. Previously, scheduling required manual steps outside of chat. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and is rolling out in phases.
Why:
Integrating scheduling into Copilot chat streamlines meeting setup, reducing manual coordination and saving time.
Try this:
Open classic Outlook for Windows.
Start a chat with Copilot or click "Schedule with Copilot" in the UI.
Ask Copilot to schedule a meeting with colleagues.
Review and send the meeting invite.
Why this matters:
This change simplifies meeting scheduling by automating availability checks and invites within the chat experience.
Business impact:
Teams can reduce scheduling delays and improve meeting coordination efficiency.
Personal impact:
You save time by letting Copilot handle meeting logistics directly from Outlook chat.

Reference an email with when using Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation
[Windows]
You can now reference an email when using Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation.
Roadmap ID:
555888
Details:
What changed:
Copilot in PowerPoint now allows referencing email content when creating presentations. Previously, users could not directly incorporate email information into their presentations using Copilot. This integration enhances content accuracy and context while maintaining Microsoft 365 security standards.
Why:
Referencing emails directly streamlines presentation creation by reducing manual content transfer and errors. It helps users build presentations that reflect up-to-date communication without switching apps.
Try this:
Open PowerPoint and start a presentation.
Open the Copilot pane.
Enter a prompt and reference an email you would like to incorporate in your deck. You can reference an email by its subject, the senders, and time frame or date it was sent.
Review the output slides where Copilot has used the email information.
Why this matters:
Including email content directly reduces errors and speeds up the presentation creation process.
Business impact:
Teams can quickly create presentations that incorporate relevant email information, improving communication clarity.
Personal impact:
You save time by avoiding manual copying from emails and ensure your presentations include the latest information.

Explain slide selection during PowerPoint Live with Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Windows]
This feature enhances the PowerPoint Live meeting experience by using Copilot to let attendees select slide text and get explanations for the content.
Roadmap ID:
557256
Details:
What changed:
Attendees in PowerPoint Live meetings can now select text on slides and ask Copilot for explanations, unlike before when slide content was static and non-interactive. This feature works within Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Live sessions and maintains data security by processing content within the meeting environment.
Why:
This change improves meeting engagement and comprehension by enabling attendees to interact directly with slide content and get immediate clarifications without leaving the presentation.
Try this:
Join a PowerPoint Live meeting as an attendee.
Select any text on a slide.
Copilot explains it for you in the side pane.
Why this matters:
Attendees gain better understanding of slide content, which supports clearer communication and more effective meetings.
Business impact:
Teams can collaborate more effectively during presentations by reducing misunderstandings and the need for follow-up questions.
Personal impact:
You can quickly clarify complex slide content during meetings, saving time and improving focus.

Use voice for Q&A during Read Aloud in Word
[Windows]
Interact in real time with read aloud in Word with Copilot. While your document is being read aloud, you can ask questions with your voice—such as “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section”—and get answers instantly. No need to pause and search manually. This keeps you in context, reduces interruptions, and helps you understand and act faster.
Roadmap ID:
523205
Details:
What changed:
Word’s Read Aloud now supports real-time voice interactions powered by Copilot Q&A. Previously, users had to pause reading to search or edit manually. Now, users can ask questions like “What does this mean?” or “Summarize this section” and receive immediate responses without stopping the audio.
Why:
This change helps users maintain focus and context while improving comprehension and productivity by enabling seamless voice-driven interaction during document reading.
Try this:
Open a Word document and start Read Aloud from the Review tab.
While listening, say a question such as “Explain this paragraph.”
Listen to Copilot’s spoken answer without pausing the reading.
Why this matters:
Real-time voice Q&A reduces interruptions and helps users understand content faster, improving accessibility and workflow.
Business impact:
Teams can review and comprehend documents more efficiently, reducing time spent switching between reading and searching.
Personal impact:
You save time and maintain focus by getting instant explanations without stopping the reading experience.

Enable Sonnet 5 in models menu
[Web]
Copilot uses a higher default reasoning level with Sonnet 5 for more accurate drafting and edits.
Details:
What changed:
Sonnet 5 is now available in the Copilot models menu in Word and set as the default for higher reasoning tasks. This model improves the accuracy and quality of drafts and edits compared to previous versions. It enhances complex language understanding while maintaining compliance with Microsoft 365 security standards.
Why:
Enabling Sonnet 5 raises the default reasoning level to improve content quality and reduce errors.

Experience better handling of nuanced language
Try this:
Open a Word document and activate Copilot.
Verify Sonnet 5 is selected in the models menu.
Use Copilot to draft or edit complex content for improved results.
Why this matters:
Higher reasoning levels improve the quality and reliability of AI-generated content, reducing manual corrections.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from more accurate document drafts, accelerating review cycles and decision-making.
Personal impact:
You save time by receiving higher-quality suggestions that require fewer edits.

Memory now works across chat and Cowork in the cloud. Everything Claude remembers is listed underTopicsinSettings > Memory, where you can edit or delete any item. Topics such as health or beliefs stay out of memory unless you turn onInclude sensitive topics in memory. Memory is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max plans and off by default for Team and Enterprise organizations. SeeUse Claude's chat search and memory to build on previous context.

Scheduled tasks in ChatGPT Work can use webhooks to respond when something changes in a supported app, helping you keep work moving without repeatedly checking for updates. You can also share a task so someone else can review and customize it, connect their own apps, and schedule an independent copy.Supported webhooks include new Gmail messages, Slack channel messages, and GitHub pull request activity.
Create webhook-triggered tasks
Plus and Pro users can ask Work on web, iOS, and Android to respond when a new Gmail message arrives, a Slack channel receives a message, or a GitHub pull request changes. For example, ask ChatGPT to summarize an email announcing that registration has opened, or draft next steps after a client shares feedback in Slack. Add @ChatGPT to each monitored Slack channel. Actions that require approval pause until you review them.
Share scheduled tasks
Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users can share scheduled tasks. Recipients can review and customize the instructions and, when applicable, the schedule, connect their own apps, and create an independent copy. Running a shared webhook-triggered task requires access to Work and the recipient’s own connected app.
Scheduled tasks for Free users
Free users can create up to three active scheduled tasks. Tasks can run once or recur no more than once per day using flexible scheduling windows. Free and Go users cannot create webhook-triggered tasks.For more information, see:Scheduled tasks in ChatGPT.

ChatGPT Work’s browser on web and mobile can also help you get tasks done on some websites that require you to sign in—so you can hand off a task and step away while it keeps working.
To get started, just ask ChatGPT Work to complete your task. If a website allows authentication, ChatGPT will surface the login screen so you can securely enter your credentials. You may also need to enter a security code. Once you’re signed in, ChatGPT can continue working. Your session may remain signed in for future tasks, so you don’t have to log in again every time. ChatGPT Work’s browser supports the use of password managers for simple, safe login. ChatGPT cannot see your username or password, and they are never seen by the model or used in model training. ChatGPT does not store your username or passwords. You can delete your browsing history from all sites or one site individually at any time from Settings > Cloud browser > Browser data.
You can now ask ChatGPT Work to do things like:
Figure out utilities for a new apartment and sign up for the right planBook a DMV appointment or fill out your passport renewal formsCheck X-ray and bloodwork costs through your insurance portalFind profiles of people that fit your job description and are open to work
You stay in control of which websites ChatGPT Work can access, and it will always ask for confirmation before consequential actions, such as completing a reservation or payment.
Authentication in ChatGPT Work’s browser is available for Plus and Pro plans.

Use Python when Editing with Copilot in Excel
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Edit with Copilot helps you work with Python in Excel by executing Python code for advanced analysis, automation, and data transformation with results outputted directly in your workbook.
Details:
What changed:
You can now use Edit with Copilot to perform advanced data analysis (statistics, simulations, advanced visualizations etc.) with your workbook data. Existing security and execution controls continue to help manage how code runs.
Why:
Python is widely used for data analysis, visualization, and automation. Bringing Copilot-assisted Python editing into Excel helps users move from intent to working analysis faster without switching tools.
Try this:
Open an Excel workbook with data you want to analyze.
Open Edit with Copilot.
Ask Copilot to complete a task like summarizing trends, cleaning data, or creating a visualization with Python.
Review the output and inspect the results in Excel.
Why this matters:
This makes advanced analysis more approachable by pairing Python’s flexibility with Copilot’s assistance and Excel’s familiar workspace.
Business impact:
Teams can accelerate reporting, analysis, and repeatable data workflows in Excel, helping reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
Personal impact:
You can complete more advanced data tasks in Excel with Copilot’s help.

Organizational Messages now supports Hybrid-joined Devices
[Web]
Organizational Messages now supports Hybrid-joined Devices.
Roadmap ID:
503564
Details:
What changed:
Previously, Organizational Messages were limited to devices fully joined to Azure Active Directory or on-premises Active Directory. Now, hybrid Azure AD joined devices can receive Organizational Messages, expanding device coverage. This update improves message delivery consistency across device management environments.
Why:
Supporting hybrid-joined devices ensures that organizations using both on-premises and cloud identity management can communicate important messages uniformly. This reduces gaps in message reach and improves compliance.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Navigate to the Organizational Messages section.
Create or update a message and target hybrid Azure AD joined devices to verify delivery.
Why this matters:
This change ensures all managed devices receive critical organizational communications regardless of their join type.
Business impact:
IT teams can now rely on Organizational Messages to reach hybrid device fleets without additional configuration or tools.
Personal impact:
Users on hybrid-joined devices receive timely organizational updates, reducing confusion and support requests.

Viva Engage private content in Microsoft 365 Copilot
[Web]
Viva Engage content from private communities and events will be used as grounding source for Microsoft 365 Copilot. When a user queries in Microsoft 365 Copilot, they will only be able to see content they are privileged to access.
Roadmap ID:
515144
Details:
What changed:
Microsoft 365 Copilot includes private Engage community and event content when responding to queries. Previously, Copilot did not incorporate private community data. Users only see content they have permission to access, maintaining security and privacy.
Why:
Including private community content ensures Copilot provides more relevant and comprehensive answers while respecting access controls.
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Ask a question related to your private Engage communities or events.
Review the response that includes content you are authorized to view.
Why this matters:
This change enhances Copilot’s relevance by incorporating private organizational knowledge securely.
Business impact:
Teams gain improved insights from private discussions without compromising data security.
Personal impact:
You receive more accurate answers that include your private community knowledge, improving productivity.

Updated plugin recommendations make it easier to find tools people continue to use.
Find more useful plugins.Rankings now prioritize plugins people keep using after installation, helping relevant options surface across ChatGPT on web and mobile.
Plugin availability depends on your plan, region, and workspace settings. Desktop is not included in this update.
Learn more about plugins in ChatGPT and Codex.

Recent photos are easier to reach, and connection-status messages are clearer.
Attach recent photos faster.Press and hold the + button to open your recent photos, then choose one to add to your conversation.See clearer connection updates.ChatGPT now tells you when it is waiting for an internet connection.
Available in the ChatGPT app for iOS. Access to recent photos requires permission to access your photos.

Generated images are easier to view, and your recent conversations are easier to browse.
See generated images at full width.Images you create in ChatGPT now fill the width of the conversation.Keep recent chats easier to browse.Your sidebar now shows up to eight recent conversations.
Available in the ChatGPT app for Android, version 1.2026.216 or later.

Choose a new URL for a ChatGPT Site.Site owners on Plus and Pro can change an existing Site’s ChatGPT-hosted URL without redeploying it. The previous address redirects to the new URL, including routes and query parameters, while custom domains remain separate and unchanged. In the Site’s settings, selectChange URL.Learn more about creating and managing ChatGPT Sites.Use Apple Messages from Codex and ChatGPT Work.On Apple silicon Macs, the Apple Messages plugin in the ChatGPT desktop app can read and search iMessage, SMS, and RCS conversations and prepare or send messages through Messages. By default, ChatGPT asks the user to approve the message and recipients before sending.Learn more about the Apple Messages plugin.Use Computer History in more regions.Computer History is now available in the EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom for Pro users in the ChatGPT desktop app on macOS. It is off by default and requires Memories.Learn more about Computer History.Share a read-only snapshot of a Codex chat.Personal share links can be opened by anyone with the link. A snapshot is static and does not include tool calls or shell input and output. Codex redacts known secret patterns, but users should review the snapshot because sensitive paths, diffs, images, or other content may remain.Learn more about sharing a Codex chat.Keep pinned chats in sync.Pinned chats now stay in sync between the ChatGPT desktop app and iOS when you use the same Codex account. Android is not included in this release.Learn more about organizing projects and chats.

What
: Updated the
preferred sources documentation
to include instructions on how to add the new custom, interactive button to your site.
Why
: Site owners can now implement a custom, interactive button to guide their
audience to set them as a preferred source, ensuring a seamless experience where users are
brought right back to where they left off.

A new dedicated student hub, study notebooks on mobile, one year of Google AI Pro in the US, or Google AI Plus in 140+ countries at no cost.What:We’re introducing a dedicated student hub in the Gemini app to help students easily manage classes and create personalized study notebooks from their own course materials like syllabi. Study notebooks—first launched on desktop in June—are now available on mobile to help students get organized, prepare for class and stay on top of their material. Plus, eligible college students can get one year of Google AI Pro in the US, or Google AI Plus in 140+ countries at no cost.Why:By bringing study notebooks to mobile, creating a centralized student hub, and providing a student plan, we are helping students learn with a personalized study partner.Eligible students only.Offer Termsapply. Redeem until December 31, 2026. Automatically renews at the standard monthly price for the applicable Google AI Plan included in your Offer. Cancel anytime.

We’ve made it easier to study with interactive quizzes, manage project memory, and move between typing, dictation, and desktop work.
Learning, Projects, and personalized suggestions
Practice with interactive quizzes.Ask ChatGPT to quiz you on a topic and answer questions directly in your conversation. Available to all consumer ChatGPT plans and Edu plans on web and mobile.Change an existing project’s memory setting.For eligible unshared projects, switch between default and project-only memory without starting a new project. Shared projects remain project-only.Get suggestions that fit how you use ChatGPT.Eligible paid users can see homepage suggestions based on their conversation history and connected tools.
Web
Use Think on Free and Go.Select Think on the web when you want ChatGPT to reason through a harder question.
Android
Switch between typing and dictation.The dictation button stays available after you add text or attachments, so you can continue building the same message.See suggestions that stay in sync.Composer suggestions update as you type or delete text.Keep typing with a physical keyboard.Connected keyboards keep the composer focused, preventing interruptions while you write.
Linux desktop
Use ChatGPT and Codex on Linux.The desktop app is now available globally in public preview on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44.Work in the built-in browser or Chrome.Browser actions are available in the Linux app; controlling other desktop apps is not yet supported.
Download ChatGPT for Linux.

You can now change a project’s memory setting after you create it. Open the project, select the three-dot menu, choose Project settings, and select Default memory or Project-only memory under Memory.
With project-only memory, ChatGPT can use conversations from the same project for context, but it won’t reference memories or conversations from outside the project. Information from the project is also kept out of memory used in chats outside the project.Changes may take a few hours to take effect.
This update is available on all ChatGPT plans. Shared projects continue to use project-only memory and cannot be switched to default memory. ChatGPT Work is not available in projects using project-only memory.
Learn more aboutProjects in ChatGPT.

If you have the Google Drive plugin connected, you can now see and browse your Google Drive files and folders directly from Library, including items shared directly with you. You can also quickly pull up a Drive file from the composer or with @mentions and add it to any chat—without uploading it again.
When you’re working with a file, you can now keep Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides open beside the conversation while asking ChatGPT to summarize, analyze, compare, or create something new from them. You can also select a folder and ask ChatGPT to work across the files it contains. Your content stays connected to Drive, so it’s easy to return to the original. Where supported and authorized, ChatGPT can update the source file directly.
Availability
The initial experience includes My Drive and files and folders shared directly with you; Shared Drives aren’t included yet. Some Google Drive editing and collaboration features aren’t yet available in ChatGPT.
Rolling out to Plus, Pro, Enterprise, Edu, Healthcare and Business users on the web in both the Chat and Work toggles. Mobile support will follow.

Computer History is an optional feature in the ChatGPT macOS app that lets ChatGPT and Codex reference selected activity from apps and websites, helping users continue work without re-explaining every detail. It records interaction events—not screenshots, screen recordings, microphone input, or system audio—and private browsing is not included.Computer History is off by default and available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise users. Business and Enterprise admins must grant access before members can opt in. Users can pause Computer History, choose included apps and sites, and inspect or delete timeline items. Note that Computer History is not currently available in the EEA, UK or Switzerland.

Parallel content and identity crawl improves content freshness
[Web]
Copilot connectors now run content crawl and identity crawl in parallel, making ingested content available to users faster than before.
Details:
What changed:
Previously, content crawl and identity crawl executed sequentially, causing delays before content became accessible in Copilot. Now, both crawls run in parallel, reducing total processing time. This change improves content freshness and availability without compromising security or permission accuracy.
Why:
Sequential crawling delayed content availability, impacting user productivity.

Quicker reflection of identity and permission changes
Try this:
Add or update content in your connected data source.
Observe that content appears in Copilot results sooner than before.
Check that permissions and identity information remain accurate.
Why this matters:
Faster content availability helps users access the latest information promptly, supporting timely decision-making.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from reduced latency in content updates, improving collaboration and information flow.
Personal impact:
You spend less time waiting for new content to appear, increasing efficiency in your work.
Learn:
Deploy the ServiceNow Knowledge Copilot connector

ServiceNow connectors support role-based permissions
[Web]
ServiceNow Knowledge and Catalog connectors now enforce access permissions based on user roles such as admin, knowledge manager, and knowledge admin.
Details:
What changed:
Earlier, permissions in ServiceNow Knowledge and Catalog connectors were determined only by user criteria without considering roles. Now, the connectors evaluate access based on the user's assigned roles in ServiceNow, enabling more granular and accurate permission enforcement for knowledge articles and catalog items. This enhances security by aligning access with organizational role definitions.
Why:
Role-based access control aligns permissions with organizational policies and reduces unauthorized access.

Better compliance with ServiceNow role assignments
Try this:
Assign roles like admin or knowledge manager to users in ServiceNow.
Access knowledge articles or catalog items through Copilot connectors.
Verify that access matches the assigned roles.
Why this matters:
Role-based permissions ensure users see only the content they are authorized to access, improving data security.
Business impact:
Organizations can enforce ServiceNow role policies consistently across Copilot connectors, reducing risk of permission errors.
Personal impact:
You access relevant knowledge and catalog items securely based on your assigned roles without unnecessary restrictions or exposure.

**SharePoint: Authoritative Sites ** [Windows, Web]
Authoritative Sites feature empowers administrators to designate specific SharePoint sites as official, trusted sources of information. By classifying these sites as authoritative, high quality and credible content such as company news, policies, and updates are prioritized across Copilot Search experiences.
Roadmap ID:
561323
Details:
What changed:
The Authoritative Sites feature allows administrators to classify certain SharePoint sites as authoritative. Previously, content ranking in Copilot Search did not distinguish official sources. Now, high-quality content like company news and policies from these sites is prioritized, improving information reliability and security.
Why:
This change helps users access trusted and accurate information quickly, reducing the risk of misinformation and improving content relevance in Copilot experiences.
Try this:
Open the SharePoint admin center.
Select a site and choose 'Mark as authoritative site.'
Use Copilot Search to see prioritized content from these sites.
Why this matters:
Prioritizing trusted content ensures users receive accurate and official information, enhancing decision-making and compliance.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from consistent access to verified company information, improving communication and reducing errors.
Personal impact:
You save time by finding reliable content faster and avoid confusion from unofficial sources.
Learn:
SharePoint authoritative sites in Copilot Search