LLM/AI Changelog

Find files faster with improved Copilot Chat filters
[Windows, Web]
Use new file type and people refiners in Copilot Chat to quickly get to the right file without sifting through results.
Roadmap ID:
481136
Details:
What changed:
Introduced filters for file types and collaborators in Copilot Chat's CIQ Files tab.
Why:
Cuts down time spent filtering manually, especially in large file repositories.
Try this:
In chat, search:
"Quarterly report"
→ Filter by
Excel
and collaborator name.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Improves productivity and reduces meeting prep time.
Personal Impact:
Less frustration—find what you need in seconds.

Talk to Copilot with voice for faster hands-free work
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Speak to Copilot naturally on mobile or desktop to prepare for meetings, brainstorm ideas, or catch up on work—hands-free and grounded in work data.
Roadmap ID:
481138
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports voice input, enabling natural, conversational interactions in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on mobile, desktop and the web and across Microsoft 365 apps, starting with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Why:
Professionals need faster, more intuitive ways to engage with AI during their flow of work, especially when multitasking or on the move. Voice removes friction, letting you work where typing isn't practical.
Try this:
Say:
"Confirm the agenda and attendee list for my next meeting"
.
Try:
"Create a quick list of next steps from my recent meeting notes."
Ask:
"Summarize this document in five key points."
Why this Matters:
Business Impact:
Voice drives productivity and inclusivity through natural interactions that increase engagement, accelerate task completion and reduce downtime.
Personal Impact:
Work more comfortably and naturally while saving time, gaining efficiency and giving you the flexibility to use Copilot on the go or at your desk.
Additional resources:
Support:
Get started with voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Access Custom engine Agents on Microsoft 365 Copilot chat on mobile
[Android, iOS]
You can now interact with your organization's custom engine agents directly from your mobile device (iOS and Android), making Copilot even more adaptable to your workflows on the go. Whether you're away from your desk or managing tasks during a commute, your tailored business logic and automations are always at your fingertips.
Details:
What changed:
Support for custom engine agents is now available on the Microsoft 365 mobile experience (iOS and Android). You can access the same business-specific workflows and logic you have on desktop, ensuring uninterrupted productivity.
Why:
Teams needs consistent, personalized Copilot functionality no matter where they work. Bringing extensibility to mobile ensures employees stay productive and connected—even when away from their primary workstation.
Try this:
Open the Microsoft 365 mobile app, launch Copilot, and activate one of your custom engine agents.
Ask Copilot:
"Run our expense approval workflow and update me on pending approvals."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Keep critical business processes running smoothly even when employees are mobile, reducing delays in approvals and operations.
Personal Impact:
Enjoy the same customized Copilot experience wherever you work, saving time and reducing context-switching throughout your day.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Custom engine agents for Microsoft 365 overview

Enhanced search in Agent Store for easier discovery
[Windows, Web]
Finding the right agents in the Copilot Agent Store just got faster and smarter. Enjoy a streamlined search experience with typeahead suggestions and a clean results page—making it simple to locate exactly what you need without wasted time.
Roadmap ID:
502617
Details:
What changed:
The Agent Store now includes enhanced search capabilities featuring a responsive drop-down menu, typeahead functionality for quick suggestions as you type, and a dedicated search results page for improved clarity.
Why:
Customers need a quicker, more intuitive way to explore and find agents. By reducing friction in discovery, you can deploy and extend Copilot solutions with less effort and greater confidence.
Try this:
Start typing an agent name in the search bar to see type-ahead suggestions instantly.
Use the new full results page for a complete view of matching agents.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Accelerate adoption by making it easy for teams to find and integrate the right Copilot tools quickly, boosting productivity across the organization.
Personal Impact:
Save time and reduce frustration with simple, intuitive search that helps you get back to meaningful work faster.

Export detailed agent metadata for better governance
[Web]
Inventory exports now include richer metadata like capabilities, data sources, and creator details—empowering better auditing and lifecycle control.
Roadmap ID:
502878
Details:
What changed:
Added expanded metadata fields to Microsoft 365 admin center's agent export.
Why:
Provides admins with transparency over how agents are built, what they access, and by whom.
Try this:
Start agent inventory and filter by
Created By
or
Data Sources
to review compliance.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens governance for AI usage across the organization.
Personal Impact:
Saves admins from chasing multiple tools for visibility—everything is in one export.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Export to Excel

Support Message Extensions as Declarative Agents on Mobile
[Android, iOS]
Stay productive on the move with support for message extensions as declarative agents in Copilot on iOS and Android. These extensions simplify workflows like inserting quick snippets, accessing integrated apps, or triggering processes directly from your mobile interface.
Details:
What changed:
Message extensions based Declarative agents" instead of "Message extensions as declarative agents.
Why:
Workers increasingly use mobile as their primary device for timely communication and task management. Extending message-based workflows to mobile keeps teams efficient and responsive.
Try this:
In a Teams chat on your mobile app, use Copilot to insert a dynamic update from a connected app with a message extension.
Ask Copilot:
"Insert the latest sales figures into this conversation using our message extension agent."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Maintain seamless workflows across devices, ensuring real-time communication and agility for distributed teams.
Personal Impact:
Eliminate the frustration of being restricted to desktop for advanced actions—get the information and tools you need on the go.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Extend bot-based message extension as agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Unified permissions management for agents
[Windows, Web]
View detailed permissions for each Copilot agent in one place—including app dependencies, delegated permissions, and associated risks. Admins can grant consent directly, simplifying governance and deployment.
Roadmap ID:
502617
Details:
What changed:
Unified Permissions Management now provides a clear view of all required applications, delegated permissions, and associated risk levels from a central console.
Why:
Helps admins ensure security and compliance while reducing friction in agent approval workflows.
Try this:
Go to the Permissions tab in Microsoft 365 admin center to review and approve agent permissions.
Filter by risk level to prioritize oversight where needed.
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens compliance and governance while accelerating agent deployment.
Personal Impact:
Simplifies decision-making for IT teams, saving hours of manual checks.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Agent Registry in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Control org-wide agent sharing from one place
[Web]
Admins now have granular control over whether agents built in Agent Builder can be shared with links that work for anyone in the organization, ensuring policies are followed.
Details:
What changed:
Admins can restrict or disable organization-wide sharing of agents built in Agent Builder.
Why:
This strengthens governance, prevents agent sprawl, and supports safe adoption at scale.
Try this:
In Microsoft 365 admin center, go to Agents > Settings > Sharing and configure who can share agent links that work for anyone in the organization.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens governance, prevents oversharing, and supports compliance as agent adoption needs evolve.
Personal Impact:
Gives admins confidence and transparency when scaling adoption. Makers receive clear guidance on enforced admin sharing policies
Additional resources:
Learn:
Sharing
Demo:
Admin control for org-wide agent sharing links
Blogs:
Manage and govern at scale

Reference Loop or Page in presentations
[Mac, Windows, Web]
When building a presentation with Copilot, you can now pull in content from Loop components or pages for fully integrated and up-to-date slides.
Roadmap ID:
500864
Details:
What changed:
Copilot for PowerPoint supports referencing Loop components and pages across PC, Mac, and web.
Why:
Ensures your presentations reflect the latest collaborative content without manual copy-paste.
Try this:
Ask Copilot:
"Create a status update deck using the project details from our Loop page."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Align updates across teams without tedious content migration.
Personal Impact:
Save time by reusing the content you already co-created, in just one step.

Copilot skills for smarter SharePoint administration
[Web]
Use Copilot to get step-by-step guidance for admin tasks and advanced site searches based on multiple criteria—all from the SharePoint admin center.
Roadmap ID:
501455
Details:
What changed:
Added two major skills:
Guided task instructions (for example, fixing over-permissioned sites)
Multi-criteria search for sites (for example, inactive + shared externally)
Why:
Improves efficiency and accuracy in managing large SharePoint environments.
Try this:
Ask Copilot:
"Find all inactive sites over 60 days shared externally."
Prompt:
"Show me steps to reduce permissions for over-shared sites."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Reduces security risk and speeds workload management.
Personal Impact:
Saves admins hours of navigating settings—answers are instant.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Copilot skills in SharePoint admin centers

Monitor Copilot usage with Capacity Packs
[Mac]
Prepay for Copilot message consumption with Capacity Packs and track usage easily-reducing unexpected billing surprises.
Roadmap ID:
503145
Details:
What changed:
Introduced prepaid Capacity Packs (25,000 messages per month) that apply before pay-as-you-go billing kicks in, plus usage monitoring in PPAC.
Why:
Improves cost governance and simplifies budgeting for large-scale Copilot deployments.
Try this:
In Microsoft 365 admin center, purchase a Capacity Pack and monitor allocations in Power Platform admin center.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Predicts and controls Copilot spend with flexible prepaid options.
Personal Impact:
Gives admins peace of mind with transparent, upfront budgeting.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Use Copilot Studio prepaid capacity packs for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and SharePoint agents

Customize audio overviews for Copilot notebooks
[Web]
Personalize the content and tone of audio summaries from your Copilot notebooks by using natural language input.
Roadmap ID:
499150
Details:
What changed:
Notebook audio overviews are now creator-driven with prompt-based customization.
Why:
Supports diverse use cases-like executive briefings or quick-learning sessions-without extra editing work.
Try this:
Type:
"Create an upbeat 2-minute audio summary focused on key sales drivers."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Enhances the value of notebooks for communication and leadership updates.
Personal Impact:
Saves time creating engaging summaries without additional tools.
Additional resources:
Support:
Get an audio overview of your notebook with Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks

Talk to Copilot with voice for faster hands-free work
[Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Speak to Copilot naturally on mobile or desktop to prepare for meetings, brainstorm ideas, or catch up on work-hands-free and grounded in work data.
Roadmap ID:
481138
Details:
What changed:
Copilot now supports voice input, enabling natural, conversational interactions in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on mobile, desktop and the web and across Microsoft 365 apps, starting with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Why:
Professionals need faster, more intuitive ways to engage with AI during their flow of work, especially when multitasking or on the move. Voice removes friction, letting you work where typing isn't practical.
Try this:
Say:
"Confirm the agenda and attendee list for my next meeting"
.
Try:
"Create a quick list of next steps from my recent meeting notes."
Ask:
"Summarize this document in five key points."
Why this Matters:
Business Impact:
Voice drives productivity and inclusivity through natural interactions that increase engagement, accelerate task completion and reduce downtime.
Personal Impact:
Work more comfortably and naturally while saving time, gaining efficiency and giving you the flexibility to use Copilot on the go or at your desk.
Additional resources:
Support:
Get started with voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Enhanced search in Agent Store for easier discovery
[Windows, Web]
Finding the right agents in the Copilot Agent Store just got faster and smarter. Enjoy a streamlined search experience with typeahead suggestions and a clean results page-making it simple to locate exactly what you need without wasted time.
Roadmap ID:
502617
Details:
What changed:
The Agent Store now includes enhanced search capabilities featuring a responsive drop-down menu, typeahead functionality for quick suggestions as you type, and a dedicated search results page for improved clarity.
Why:
Customers need a quicker, more intuitive way to explore and find agents. By reducing friction in discovery, you can deploy and extend Copilot solutions with less effort and greater confidence.
Try this:
Start typing an agent name in the search bar to see type-ahead suggestions instantly.
Use the new full results page for a complete view of matching agents.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Accelerate adoption by making it easy for teams to find and integrate the right Copilot tools quickly, boosting productivity across the organization.
Personal Impact:
Save time and reduce frustration with simple, intuitive search that helps you get back to meaningful work faster.

Export detailed agent metadata for better governance
[Web]
Inventory exports now include richer metadata like capabilities, data sources, and creator details-empowering better auditing and lifecycle control.
Roadmap ID:
502878
Details:
What changed:
Added expanded metadata fields to Microsoft 365 admin center's agent export.
Why:
Provides admins with transparency over how agents are built, what they access, and by whom.
Try this:
Start agent inventory and filter by
Created By
or
Data Sources
to review compliance.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens governance for AI usage across the organization.
Personal Impact:
Saves admins from chasing multiple tools for visibility-everything is in one export.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Export to Excel

Unified permissions management for agents
[Windows, Web]
View detailed permissions for each Copilot agent in one place-including app dependencies, delegated permissions, and associated risks. Admins can grant consent directly, simplifying governance and deployment.
Roadmap ID:
502617
Details:
What changed:
Unified Permissions Management now provides a clear view of all required applications, delegated permissions, and associated risk levels from a central console.
Why:
Helps admins ensure security and compliance while reducing friction in agent approval workflows.
Try this:
Go to the Permissions tab in Microsoft 365 admin center to review and approve agent permissions.
Filter by risk level to prioritize oversight where needed.
Why This Matters:
Business Impact:
Strengthens compliance and governance while accelerating agent deployment.
Personal Impact:
Simplifies decision-making for IT teams, saving hours of manual checks.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Agent Registry in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Copilot skills for smarter SharePoint administration
[Web]
Use Copilot to get step-by-step guidance for admin tasks and advanced site searches based on multiple criteria-all from the SharePoint admin center.
Roadmap ID:
501455
Details:
What changed:
Added two major skills:
Guided task instructions (for example, fixing over-permissioned sites)
Multi-criteria search for sites (for example, inactive + shared externally)
Why:
Improves efficiency and accuracy in managing large SharePoint environments.
Try this:
Ask Copilot:
"Find all inactive sites over 60 days shared externally."
Prompt:
"Show me steps to reduce permissions for over-shared sites."
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Reduces security risk and speeds workload management.
Personal Impact:
Saves admins hours of navigating settings-answers are instant.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Copilot skills in SharePoint admin centers

Find files faster with improved Copilot Chat filters
[Windows, Web]
Use new file type and people refiners in Copilot Chat to quickly get to the right file without sifting through results.
Roadmap ID:
481136
Details:
What changed:
Introduced filters for file types and collaborators in Copilot Chat's CIQ Files tab.
Why:
Cuts down time spent filtering manually, especially in large file repositories.
Try this:
In chat, search:
"Quarterly report"
→ Filter by
Excel
and collaborator name.
Why this matters:
Business Impact:
Improves productivity and reduces meeting prep time.
Personal Impact:
Less frustration—find what you need in seconds.

Custom Agents can be used from inside of Office Applications
[Web]
Certainly! Supporting Custom Engine Agents inside Office applications offers numerous advantages that significantly enhance user experience and productivity. Firstly, it allows for highly tailored automation and customization, enabling users to create and deploy agents that cater specifically to their unique workflows and business needs.
This flexibility can lead to more efficient processes and reduced manual effort. Secondly, Custom Engine Agents can integrate seamlessly with existing Office functionalities, providing a cohesive and unified user experience. This integration ensures that users can leverage the full power of Office applications while benefiting from the specialized capabilities of their custom agents.
Additionally, these agents can help in automating repetitive tasks, improving accuracy, and freeing up time for more strategic activities. Overall, the support for Custom Engine Agents within Office applications empowers users to optimize their work environment, drive innovation, and achieve higher levels of productivity.
Learn more
.

Quarantine and block unsecured agents
[Web]
Improve security and compliance by using PowerShell to quarantine Copilot agents that don't meet policy requirements. This gives admins more control to prevent risks while investigating and resolving issues without disrupting business operations.
Learn more
.

Build and analyze surveys with ease using Surveys Agent
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Let Surveys Agent handle the heavy lifting—from writing questions to launching surveys and breaking down results. It's like having a professional researcher inside Copilot, helping you make quick, data-driven decisions.
Learn more
.

Block SharePoint agents from Agents and connectors page
[Web]
Administrators have the ability to oversee SharePoint agents as shared applications within the Agents & connectors section (formerly known as integrated apps) of the Microsoft 365 admin center. They can access a list of all shared SharePoint agents and have the option to block or unblock agents from being utilized on M365 Copilot.
Learn more
.

New Enhancements in Organizational Data Ingestion in Microsoft 365
[Web]
Experience a powerful upgrade with new attribute access and mapping, connectors, and a dedicated admin role. Streamline data ingestion from multiple sources to Viva Insights and Glint, simplifying data management and enhancing workflow efficiency.

RSVP status-based meeting search in Copilot Chat
[Android, Windows, Web]
Quickly find meetings based on RSVP status—either your own or others'. This feature helps you stay organized by surfacing RSVP details for upcoming events, so you can track commitments and follow up with attendees.
Roadmap:
499429
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Chat.
Enter queries like:
"Meetings I accepted this week"
"Meetings I have not RSVPed this week"
"Who all have accepted the Scrum meeting?"
View results showing RSVP details for yourself or attendees.
Why this matters:
Business:
Improves meeting management and accountability by enabling quick visibility into attendee responses, reducing missed follow-ups.
Personal:
Helps you stay on top of your schedule and commitments without manually checking each calendar invite.

Updated UI for the Copilot Chat Navigation Pane in Teams
[Web]
The navigation pane has been repositioned from the right side to the left, offering a more intuitive layout. Despite the shift, it continues to host agents and conversation history, ensuring continuity in user experience. This redesign introduces new features, including access to the "All Conversations" page, which provides a comprehensive view of chat history. The change aims to enhance usability and streamline navigation within Copilot Chat.

Intelligent Draft Agenda with Copilot
[Web]
Meetings are more successful with agendas. They align everyone on meeting goals, get the right people to attend, and keep discussions focused, leading to more productive and effective work. With Intelligent Draft Agenda, Copilot helps you create agendas for your meetings and streamlines your workday. When creating or editing an event in Calendar, Copilot will propose an agenda, ready for you to review, edit, and send as part of your meeting invite.
Learn more
.

Create new presentations without overwriting your original
[Windows, Mac, Web]
When you use Copilot to generate a presentation from an existing one, it now creates a separate file—keeping your original content safe for future use. Perfect for creating tailored decks without starting from scratch.
Learn more
.

Copilot Chat (Web) in Teams & Outlook metrics
[Windows, Web]
Copilot Analytics users can now view metrics about their Copilot Chat (Web) usage in Teams and Outlook. These updates enable users to better understand both active usage and action counts in Teams and Outlook and will be available in the Copilot Dashboard, as well as with additional query support.
Learn more
.

Build and analyze surveys with ease using Surveys Agent
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Let Surveys Agent handle the heavy lifting-from writing questions to launching surveys and breaking down results. It's like having a professional researcher inside Copilot, helping you make quick, data-driven decisions.
Learn more
.

RSVP status-based meeting search in Copilot Chat
[Android, Windows, Web]
Quickly find meetings based on RSVP status-either your own or others'. This feature helps you stay organized by surfacing RSVP details for upcoming events, so you can track commitments and follow up with attendees.
Roadmap:
499429
Try this:
Open Microsoft 365 Chat.
Enter queries like:
"Meetings I accepted this week"
"Meetings I have not RSVPed this week"
"Who all have accepted the Scrum meeting?"
View results showing RSVP details for yourself or attendees.
Why this matters:
Business:
Improves meeting management and accountability by enabling quick visibility into attendee responses, reducing missed follow-ups.
Personal:
Helps you stay on top of your schedule and commitments without manually checking each calendar invite.

Create new presentations without overwriting your original
[Windows, Mac, Web]
When you use Copilot to generate a presentation from an existing one, it now creates a separate file-keeping your original content safe for future use. Perfect for creating tailored decks without starting from scratch.
Learn more
.

Expanded coverage and Improvements to Preparing for Meetings with Copilot
[Windows, Web]
Preparing for meetings can be time and effort-intensive. New enhancements to Copilot's meeting preparation experience help streamline the process. Directly within the Outlook meeting event form, Copilot can now proactively generate key insights to help you prepare for specific meetings. Copilot also suggests additional ways that it can help you prepare, from finding the pre-reads to learning more about the meeting's intended outcome. User can then continue the conversation via chat, and get answers to additional questions that are top-of-mind. In addition, Copilot now supports all meeting types – including 1:1 meetings – via the meeting preparation experience.
Learn more
.

Use Copilot in a call without recording or transcribing
[Windows, Mac]
Now, users can benefit from Copilot during live Teams calls with sensitive conversations where a persistent record is not desired. When the admin enables this option, users can initiate Copilot without transcription or recording simply through clicking the Copilot button in the header menu, so they can use important Copilot administrative tasks such as capturing key points, task owners, and next steps, enabling participants to stay focused on the content of the call.
Learn more.

Weekly user insights in Copilot Studio agent reports",
[Windows, Mac, Web]
Copilot Studio reports now include weekly active user counts and provide aggregated data on a weekly basis for consistency across reporting. These updates make it easier to track engagement trends for planning and adoption.
Learn more
.