This is a moment we’ve been building toward since we first launched Copilot: the shift from chat to actions. From answers, thoughts, and drafts to completed tasks. From just talking to getting things done. AI that’s in your corner, working in the background, knocking out your to-do list with its own computer and browser. 

Copilot Tasks is designed for everyone, not just developers or enterprises. Starting today, we’re launching a research preview to a small group of users so we can learn and refine with real-world feedback. Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue to add more people into the preview before our broad launch. 

Join the waitlist here.

What Tasks Can Do For You 

As we’ve tested Copilot Tasks in our everyday routines, a set of natural, real‑life use cases are starting to emerge: 

Recurring Tasks 

• Every evening, surface urgent emails with draft replies ready to send, and automatically unsubscribe from promotional mail I never open 
• Track new apartment rental listings nearby every Friday and book showings 
• Monday mornings, compile a briefing on key meetings, travel, and analyze how I am spending my time vs. my priorities 

Document Generation 

• Turn a syllabus into a complete study plan, with practice tests created and focus time blocked before each exam 
• Transform emails, attachments, and images from your mailbox into a polished slide deck with charts and talking points 
• Compile new job listings that match your experience and tailor your resume and cover letter for every role  

Shopping, Services and Appointments 

• Plan a birthday party, find and book a venue, send invites, and collect RSVPs
• Find top-rated plumbers near you, compare quotes, and book the best one
• Watch used car listings 24/7, contact dealerships, and book a test drive 

Logistics 

• Reserve a ride timed to your flight, adjusting if the flight is delayed 
• Monitor hotel rates and auto-rebook when the price drops 
• Organize your subscriptions, flag the ones you don’t use, and cancel them 

How it Works

Copilot Tasks is a to-do list that does itself. You describe what you need in natural language. Copilot plans and goes to work. You adjust or refine as needed. Tasks works in the background, with its own computer and browser, across various apps and services, and reports back when it’s done. Tasks can be recurring, scheduled, or run once based on your needs.  

It’s not autopilot. It’s a copilot, working with you, always giving you control of the final decision. Tasks is designed to ask for consent before taking meaningful actions like spending money or sending a message on your behalf. You can review, pause, or cancel a task at any time.  

Tell Copilot what you need, and it will figure out how to make it happen: browsing the web, coordinating across apps, creating documents, managing your schedule, sending emails, contacting businesses, and taking action in the real world. All without manually configuring agents or MCPs.  

This Is Just the Beginning 

Copilot Tasks is our bet on making the most powerful and useful AI available to everyone. This research preview is the first step. We’re looking for early testers who want to try it, push it, and help us make it better. You can join the waitlist today and we’ll notify you when you’ve been invited into the testing program.  

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Stats curated by Sophia Chen (MAI technical staff): To dive deeper into how people use Copilot across time, check out our MAI blog post and paper. 

• The WNBA had a major glow-up this year, and you were here for it from tip-off to final🏀 

• You agonized about Jeremiah 4x more than Conrad (and 1200x more than Cam Cameron 😬) 

• You were 9x more concerned for the 100 men than the one gorilla 🦍 
• You locked in this year: Coded more during the week and gamed a ton on weekends 👾 (Our MAI blog post and paper dives deeper into how Copilot fits into people’s daily rhythms) 

• You decided rizz was cringier than aura farming 😔 
• You asked about hunting demons 22x more than SODA POP🥤 
• Cherish your core memories—they only happen 5% of the time compared to brain rot 🫠 

• When it came to school, entrepreneurship, and personal finance, you locked in 20x more often than being cooked 🥹 
• You made a basketball icon your sunshine 11x more than LeEvil 😈 

• At MAI we “reject binaries of boom and doom,” but for what it’s worth you liked boomers 54x more than doomers 🍅 
• You questioned Ophelia’s fate (and Hamlet’s) the most in October 🌄 🌊 ☁️ 

• And lastly, you discussed main character energy 7x more than NPCs 🫶 

Here’s to a beautifully chaotic 2026—from all of us at the Copilot team! 

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• Copilot mobile app: Available on iOS and Android 
• Copilot on the web: copilot.com 
• Copilot on Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nht9rb2f4hd?hl=en-us&gl=US&form=MA13ZF&ocid=MA13ZF 
• Copilot for Mac: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-copilot/id6738511300?mt=12 

These experiences offer all the core features you’ve come to expect—plus even more functionality like Copilot Voice, Vision, and Mico (a companion presence), to name a few. You can also chat with Copilot on the GroupMe app and don’t forget to check out the new Groups feature in Copilot. 
 
If you’d like to keep a record of your conversations, we recommend exporting your chat history using WhatsApp’s built-in tools prior to January 15, 2026. 

FAQ 

Why is Copilot leaving WhatsApp? 
WhatsApp updated its platform policies, and as a result Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This policy shift also informed our decision to discontinue Copilot support across other third-party messaging apps. 

Are other messaging apps impacted? 
Copilot will also no longer be supported on other third-party messaging apps starting January 15, 2026. For continued access, we recommend transitioning to the Copilot mobile app, website, or desktop apps on Windows and Mac. 
 
When will access end across third-party messaging apps? 
Copilot access across other third-party messaging apps will end on January 15, 2026. After this date the service will no longer function. 
 
Can I transfer my chat history to the Copilot apps or website? 
No. Since access to Copilot across third-party messaging apps is unauthenticated, Copilot cannot transfer the chat history to other Copilot surfaces. If you need to retain your conversations, please export them using the respective app’s export tools before January 15, 2026 
 
Will the Copilot app and website offer the same features as Copilot across third-party messaging apps? 
Yes. The Copilot mobile and desktop apps and the Copilot website provide the core features available on third-party chat apps plus many additional capabilities currently not supported across the third-party messaging app integrations. 
 
Is there a cost to use Copilot on the app or website? 
No. You can get started with Copilot on the web or in the desktop and mobile apps at no cost. Certain features require a subscription and usage limits may apply. 
 
Are my Copilot conversations saved? 
By default, all the conversations you have had with Copilot across third party messaging apps are deleted after about 30 days. 
For more information, please review Copilot Privacy FAQ. 
 
Can I delete my past conversations on these chat apps? 
Yes. You can delete the conversations you had with Copilot across supported third-party messaging apps. 
Below are instructions for the third party messaging apps where Copilot has operated: 

• WhatsApp: type /help → Support topics → Delete chat history → Send → confirm Yes, delete history. 
• Telegram: tap the Menu or type /help → Delete chat history → confirm Yes, delete history. 
• Viber: type /help → Delete chat history → confirm Yes, delete history. 
  For more information, please review Copilot Privacy FAQ. 

Can I delete my Copilot account on these chat apps? 
Yes. You can delete your Copilot account across supported third-party messaging apps. 
Below are instructions for the third party messaging apps where Copilot has operated: 

• WhatsApp: Type /help → select Support topics → Delete Copilot account → tap Send → confirm Yes, delete account. 
• Telegram: Tap the Menu or type /help → select Delete Copilot account → confirm Yes, delete account. 
• Viber: Type /help → select Delete Copilot account → confirm Yes, delete account. 
• For more information, please review the Copilot Privacy FAQ. 

Where can I use Copilot after access across third-party messaging apps ends? 
You can continue chatting with Copilot anytime on the following platforms: 

1. Copilot mobile app: Available on iOS and Android 
2. Copilot on the web: copilot.microsoft.com 
3. Copilot on Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nht9rb2f4hd?hl=en-us&gl=US&form=MA13ZF&ocid=MA13ZF 
4. Copilot for Mac: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-copilot/id6738511300?mt=12 
5. Copilot on GroupMe: https://aka.ms/copilotongroupme 

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That’s why we’re bringing the best of AI search to Copilot, combining intelligent answers with trusted sources: Starting with the Fall Release, Copilot responses will now include more prominent, clickable citations and the option to see aggregated sources. We’re also excited to launch a dedicated search experience within Copilot for even greater depth, breadth, and precision.

Try searching in Copilot today. 

Trust and freedom 

“Searching” has always reflected a deeply human instinct—the drive to satisfy curiosity and the need to trust in what we find. In the era of AI, it is no different; when you ask Copilot a question—whether it’s a quick fact or a complex
query—you expect clarity, confidence, and control. 

Our journey began with Copilot Search.  First introduced inside of Bing, it blends the best of traditional and generative search together to help find what you need. Over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot: how people explore, what they value most, and how much trust in sources matters. That shaped our next step: Now, Copilot’s responses will have more prominent citations to show you the publisher content that it was sourced from.

We’ve optimized Bing’s powerful search capabilities and utilized Copilot’s intelligence to deliver greater control and transparency to everyday interactions with your AI companion. Now, when Copilot provides an answer, it doesn’t just deliver a summary—it shows you exactly where the information comes from, with relevant, clear, and clickable sources.

For example, if you’re planning an unforgettable vacation to Rome, a query like “Best neighborhoods to stay in Rome for first-time visitors” goes from hours of searching the web to a quick summary of suggestions and cited sources so you can dive deeper. Knowing where information comes from matters—a trusted recommendation can make your trip memorable, while an unknown source might not meet your expectations. Citations to publisher sources integrated directly into Copilot responses let you move beyond summaries; just click to view the source directly, whenever you choose. That’s the beauty of the ability to see sources with an answer; it feels more natural, human, and ultimately satisfying—knowing you have all the information you need in one place.

But this isn’t just about trust—it’s also about freedom to explore. That’s why we’re also bringing a consolidated list of the sources used to generate Copilot’s response into one place; simply click “Show all” to see the full list of references, including related results, in the right pane. Now, you have a curated response side-by-side with the sources themselves so you can find the information you’re looking for.

Search smarter 

These enhancements to the Copilot experience are just the start. For those moments when you know that you need search, we’re introducing a dedicated experience directly within Copilot. Just click the drop-down and select “Search” to get intelligently curated answers and even richer references and citations. Responses are adaptive, delivering concise answers for simple queries or in-depth summaries for analytical, or more complex queries.

To make discovery smooth and effortless, we’re introducing dedicated navigation links at the top of responses. For example, simple queries such as “amazon” or “TripAdvisor NYC” will give you a simple link where a single click takes you exactly where you need to go—just like the familiar experience of how search has worked for years. Soon, complex queries such as “I lost my passport, what is the official passport application site?” will generate a response linking to the exact site you need to go to. Search is the best of both worlds—speed and depth—designed to keep you in control.

A healthy ecosystem 

We’ve designed these changes to Copilot and the new Search experience within Copilot with publishers and content owners in mind to support a healthy web ecosystem. Cited sources are easily accessible in-line, highlighted prominently at the bottom of the response, and all references are available in the right pane. This allows you to be just a click away from the publisher and content owner sources that were used.

Get started 

With these updates, we’ve taken what people love about Search and paired it with the intelligence of Copilot. The result? A seamless experience that feels natural and trustworthy. This is designed to serve people: fast when you need speed, deep when you need detail, and always grounded in the best of the web. Because technology should empower your curiosity—not limit it.

These updates are available today in Copilot on copilot.com, iOS and Android mobile apps, and Copilot in Edge. In the new Copilot Mode in Edge, simply press tab in the address bar to get quick access to Search in Copilot.

Try searching in Copilot today. 

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Copilot now connects you to yourself, to others, and to the tools you use every day. It’s there for you, helps you stay organized, and even supports your health. It brings people together in shared chats, helps you learn with voice and visuals, and shows up with warmth, personality and even an appearance: Mico.   

When we started talking about this idea of an AI companion a few years ago it seemed distant and uncertain. Now it’s real, it’s here. We can’t wait for you to feel the difference.   

Mustafa Suleyman   

Copilot Fall Release   

Today’s release is a major step forward in delivering on our vision of AI that is in service of people. We’re delivering 12 new features that are focused on making Copilot more personal, more useful and more connected to the people and world around you. Read on to learn more about the latest with Copilot.  

AI That Connects Us 

AI should be social, not isolating. Groups¹, turns Copilot into a shared experience – letting you collaborate in real time to brainstorm, co-write, plan and study together. Invite friends, classmates, or teammates – up to 32 people – and Copilot keeps everyone aligned by summarizing threads, proposing options, tallying votes, and splitting tasks. Sharing is simple: start a session, then send a link and anyone can join and see the same conversation. Click here to see Groups in action. 

Connection isn’t just about conversation, it’s about creativity, too. And with Imagine, you can explore and remix AI-generated ideas in a collaborative space. Browse creations and adapt them to fit your needs. Every post can be liked and remixed, creating a dynamic ecosystem where creativity multiplies.   

Some companies will optimize fully for 1:1 engagement, but with Copilot we’re focusing on an AI that understands the importance of keeping us connected to real people. We’re pioneering ways to measure AI’s social intelligence – how it elevates group chats, encourages creativity, and grows conversations. 

Personalized to You 

A lot of people are evaluating what a relationship with an AI companion should look like and feel like. In this release we’re adding features to make Copilot more personal and more adaptable to your needs and style, while holding true to our brand values. Copilot is designed to be empathetic and supportive, not sycophantic. It will push back on you sometimes, but always respectfully. This is AI that listens. That learns. That earns your trust.  

The new Mico ¹ character – its name a nod to Microsoft Copilot – is expressive, customizable, and warm. This optional visual presence listens, reacts, and even changes colors to reflect your interactions, making voice conversations feel more natural. Mico shows support through animation and expressions, creating a friendly and engaging experience.  Click here to meet Mico. 

Separately, explore conversation styles like real talk ^1,7, which offers a collaborative model that challenges assumptions with care, adapts to your vibe, and helps conversations spark growth and connection.  

Deeper memory and shared context 

Copilot now has long term memory, helping you keep track of your thoughts and to-do list, almost like a second brain. With Memory & Personalization, you can ask Copilot to remember important information like training for a marathon or an anniversary, then recall it during future interactions. We’re also beginning to roll out the ability to reference past conversations, making it easier to pick up where you left off and reducing the need to repeat yourself. You’re always in control, with the ability to edit, update, or delete memories at any time.   

With connectors², Copilot brings more of your content within reach. By linking services like OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, Copilot makes it easy to search and find what you need across multiple accounts using natural language. You can locate documents, emails and calendar events. Privacy is built in with explicit consent required before any data access, and you remain in control of what’s connected and searchable.  

And with our Proactive Actions preview^3,4, currently rolling out in Deep Research, Copilot can surface timely insights and suggest next steps based on your recent activity or research threads. This helps you stay ahead without starting from scratch. It’s another way Copilot moves from reactive answers to proactive support, keeping your work moving forward effortlessly. 

Empowering your health, learning and wellbeing 

Health and Education are two of the top use cases for AI chatbots and areas where we see huge opportunity for Copilot to add value.

Copilot for health⁵ addresses one of the most common user needs: health-related questions. We’ve improved how we ground responses in credible sources like Harvard Health to empower users with reliable information. Copilot also helps you find the right doctors quickly and confidently, matching based on specialty, location, language, and other preferences. The goal is simple: to help you take control of your health by empowering you with high-quality information and connecting you to the right care fast. Click here to learn more about Copilot for health. 

Education is another area where Copilot shines. With Learn Live¹, Copilot becomes a voice-enabled, Socratic tutor that guides you through concepts instead of just giving answers. It uses questions, visual cues, and interactive whiteboards to make learning stick, whether you’re preparing for finals, practicing a new language, or exploring a new subject.   

Putting Copilot to Work for you in Edge, Windows, and more. The ability to just talk to your computer and have it understand you is a game changer for how we will interact with the browser and the PC.  

Copilot Mode in Edge⁶ is evolving into an AI browser that is your dynamic, intelligent companion. With your permission, Copilot can see and reason over your open tabs, summarize and compare information, and even take Actions like booking a hotel or filling out forms. Voice-only navigation enables hands-free browsing. We’re also introducing Journeys, which organizes past browsing into meaningful storylines so you can revisit ideas and resume tasks without retracing steps. You stay in control at every step with clear privacy protections and opt-in settings. Click here to learn more about our AI browser. 

Copilot on Windows is turning every Windows 11 PC into an AI PC, making everyday tasks easier and more intuitive. Grounded in the familiar, the new experience shows simple ways Copilot complements what you already do, such as brainstorming ideas or troubleshooting issues, so you can stay focused on what matters. With the new wake word “Hey Copilot,” you can start a conversation anytime the feature is enabled and your PC is unlocked. From the new Copilot home, you can jump back into recent files, apps, and conversations, helping you pick up right where you left off. Copilot can open and summarize files, guide you through tasks in real time with Copilot Vision, and soon, you’ll be able to interact via text for even more flexibility.  

Beyond Edge and Windows, we are introducing new capabilities that make Copilot even more useful. Pages – our canvas for collaboration – now offers multi-file upload, supporting up to 10 files across common document, image, and text formats. Copilot Search combines AI-generated answers with traditional results in one view, providing clear, cited responses for faster and more trustworthy discovery. Together, these updates make Copilot a smarter, more integrated experience that helps you turn ideas into action with less effort.  

At the foundation of it all is our strategy to put the best models to work for you – both those we build and those we don’t. Over the past few months, we have released in-house models like MAI-Voice-1, MAI-1-Preview and MAI-Vision-1 and are rapidly iterating. The product integration of these models has just begun but this model work is essential to our long-term vision for Copilot and paves the way for more immersive, creative and dynamic experiences inside our products.  

Get Started  

All our updates are live now in the US, and rolling out fast across the UK, Canada, and beyond in the next few weeks. Specific feature availability may vary by market, device, and platform. You can learn more about today’s announcements and hear from the product teams building Copilot here. And get started with Copilot today by downloading the app for iOS and Android or by visiting copilot.microsoft.com in Microsoft Edge or another browser. Tell us what you think, where we can be better, and share your ideas for what’s next. Human-centered AI starts with human feedback. Together, we can shape the future of AI companions to be more authentic, helpful, and built around real humans needs.  

For images and GIFs of the new Copilot features, you can download here. 

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1: Feature available in the U.S. only. 
2: Feature availability is rolling out gradually and may not yet be available in all regions or languages.   
3: A Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Premium subscription is required to access this feature. Usage limits apply. 
4: Feature availability may vary by device and platform. 
5: Copilot health features available only in the U.S. at copilot.microsoft.com and Copilot iOS app. 
6: Journeys and Actions capabilities are currently available in the U.S. only.   
7: Available to signed-in users aged 18 and older. 
Product visuals simulated, and subject to change. Feature and app availability and functionality may vary by region, device type, and browser version.  

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 Today, as part of Copilot Labs, we’re introducing Copilot Portraits: a series of animated portraits that add to the Copilot Voice experience. These 40 pre-selected, stylized portraits include real-time voice and animations during conversations, providing a more natural flow than text-based interactions.  

 Portraits are great for when you want to brainstorm ideas, practice for an upcoming interview, or are curious about exploring a new topic. Each portrait is intentionally stylized and not photorealistic, offering you visual variety while offering the same trusted Copilot intelligence and safety features you rely on. 

We’re making Portraits available to a limited set of users today in Canada, the UK and the US through Copilot Labs. To get started, go to the Portraits section of the Copilot Labs page, browse and select the portrait that fits your preference, then choose a voice that feels right for the conversation. From there you can start a voice conversation with your portrait. 

We’re taking our time with this experiment to ensure we’re providing a positive, safe, and engaging experience for everyone. In addition to maintaining the same guardrails and content filters already available through Copilot, we’re encouraging healthy usage by implementing time limits per session and per day. Portraits are only available to users 18 years or older, and we are providing clear indicators that you are interacting with AI technology. We’re going to garner feedback and continue iterating on the feature before we make it more broadly available.  

Please give Portraits a try today and share your feedback. We’ll continue to share updates as we roll Portraits out to more people over time.  

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Redmond, Wash., August 27—Today, we’re announcing the launch of Copilot on select Samsung TVs and monitors, transforming the biggest screen in your home into your most personal and helpful companion—and it’s free to use.  

Copilot makes your TV easier and more fun to use with its voice-powered interface, friendly on-screen character, and simple visual cards. Now you can quickly find what you’re looking for and discover new favorites right from your living room.   

Because it lives on the biggest screen in the home, Copilot is a social experience—something you can use together with family and friends to spark conversations, help groups decide what to watch, and turn the TV into a shared space for curiosity and connection. 

“Copilot on Samsung TVs and monitors brings AI out of your pocket and into the heart of your home,” said David Washington, Partner General Manager, Microsoft AI. “It’s there when you and your family want to discover something to watch together, get answers to your questions, plan your weekend, or simply hang out.” 

Built on partnership 

Microsoft and Samsung have a long history of bringing the best of technology together, from Windows and Office on Galaxy devices to Xbox Cloud Gaming on Samsung TVs. This collaboration brings that same spirit of innovation to Copilot, making your TV smarter, more personal, and more fun. 

For recaps, rabbit holes, and everything in-between 

Copilot shines when it comes to finding your next favorite thing to watch, but it’s also there for the little questions, big plans, and everyday moments in between. 

• Custom, spoiler-free recaps: “I want to get back into The Crown, I left off at Season 3, Episode 4. What happened up until then?” 

• Ultra-specific recommendations: “Like The Queen’s Gambit, but about cooking instead of chess, and under two hours.”  

• Group-friendly picks: “Hannah likes rom-coms, David likes sci-fi, Mark likes thrillers. What’s something we’ll all like?” Perfect for when everyone’s gathered in the living room and you want to decide together.  

• Post-watch deep dives: “Who was the voice actor for that character?” or “What else has the director done?” 

• Everyday help: “Will Saturday in Seattle be good conditions for hiking?” or “Cheer me up after a breakup.”  

A more visual, more personal experience 

Copilot’s appearance is a friendly, animated presence on your TV that reacts and lip-syncs as it speaks, with expressions that match the tone of the conversation. It’s a visible reminder that your companion is listening, thinking, and responding just for you. 

And when Copilot answers, it doesn’t just tell you; it shows you. Movies, weather, and image results appear as rich, glanceable cards designed for the big screen, complete with ratings, photos, and key details. 

How it works 

1. Activate Copilot: Copilot will roll out automatically on select Samsung TVs. Users can see Copilot (on the Apps Tab) at the Samsung Tizen OS home Samsung Daily+. Press the mic button on your Samsung remote and speak naturally. 

2. (Optional) Sign in for a personal touch: Use a quick QR code to connect your Microsoft account and unlock Copilot’s personalization, memory, and preferences for you.  

3. Ask for what you want: Whether it’s a title, a question, or advice, Copilot understands. 

4. See and hear your answer: Watch Copilot respond with a mix of visuals and voice. 

Availability 
Copilot launches in the 2025 lineup of Samsung TVs and monitors ^[1] and is now available, with more model years and features to follow. The experience is available at no cost. 

^[1] Copilot is available on 2025 TV models including Micro RGB, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame Pro, The Frame, as well as the M7, M8, and M9 Smart Monitors. Copilot is available in select markets. Availability will expand to additional regions and models over time and experience may vary by market. 

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Welcome to Microsoft’s Copilot Release Notes. Here we’ll provide regular updates on what’s happening with Copilot, from new features to firmware updates and more.

GPT-5 now live in Microsoft Copilot

We’re excited to announce that GPT-5 is now available in Microsoft Copilot across all markets and platforms—including web, Windows, Mac, and mobile.

GPT‑5 is the most advanced AI system to date. It’s a unified system built to understand when to respond quickly and when to think more deeply, delivering expert-level results with less effort from you. At its core is a fast, high‑throughput model for everyday questions, a deeper reasoning model (GPT-5 thinking) for complex tasks, and a real‑time router that intelligently selects the right approach based on your intent and the conversation’s complexity.

With the new Smart Mode, Copilot automatically adapts to your task and routes you to the most capable model, removing the need to switch or guess. Whether you’re solving complex problems, writing creatively, or turning ideas into visuals, Smart Mode delivers the smartest, most intuitive experience yet.

This update is not only about faster or better responses. It’s designed to remove friction so you can focus on your ideas instead of the interface. That means more creativity and less configuration.

How to try it:

• Open Copilot on any device
• Select Smart Mode in the Composer
• Start exploring with GPT-5—free to try right now

We can’t wait to see how this helps unlock your creative flow. Try it today and experience the future of AI-powered productivity.

Copilot Mode now available in Microsoft Edge

Copilot Mode is a new experimental mode that enhances the way we browse. Copilot Mode adds intelligent AI capabilities that transform Edge into a proactive, streamlined assistant. By combining chat, search, and web navigation into a single input box, Copilot Mode helps users make sense of open tabs, anticipate tasks, and stay in flow all while meeting Microsoft’s high standards of security, privacy, and performance. You can speak naturally to Copilot, use it on any webpage, and soon organize your browsing into topic-based journeys. Advanced tasks like bookings and errands are coming soon, with privacy always protected.

Copilot Mode is free for a limited time and available now on Edge for Windows and Mac. Opt in anytime through your browser settings.

Try it today at aka.ms/copilot-mode.

Copilot Vision is now built into moto ai 

Copilot Vision is now just a tap away—fully integrated into moto ai¹ on select devices², including the latest motorola razr and edge devices. With this launch, users in the U.S and other regions worldwide³ can access Copilot Vision directly from their device. Just open moto ai and tap “Ask Copilot Vision” to begin.  

Copilot Vision turns your camera into an intelligent companion—powered by conversational AI that interprets what you see and responds instantly. Whether you’re enhancing your home decor, diving into new hobbies, or streamlining your travel experience, Copilot Vision delivers real-time, helpful insights.  

For example, plant-loving Motorola users can use their device’s front or back camera to analyze their plant’s health real-time. And razr users can do this directly from the external display or in tent mode, getting their questions answered without needing to flip open the device. It’s seamless, helpful, and always ready—right where you need it.  

With support for over 50 languages—just like Copilot Voice—Copilot Vision is designed to be intuitive, inclusive, and accessible for users around the world.  When it comes to privacy, users can feel comfortable knowing that they’re in full control—Copilot Vision only accesses the device’s camera or microphone when explicitly activated.   

Disclaimers  

1. Motorola Account login is required to access moto ai features. An internet or cellular connection is needed for functionality.  

2. moto ai is available on select motorola razr and motorola edge devices.  

3. Copilot Vision is available in select markets, with more coming soon.    

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Through Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot, enterprise and consumer users can automatically get the benefit of powerful new AI reasoning capabilities to take on increasingly complex tasks – and still rely on fast and more creative responses for many everyday use cases – without having to think about which model is best for the job, thanks to a real-time router. 

Developers across Microsoft platforms will have access to OpenAI’s GPT-5 as well. For example, developers using GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code can write, test and deploy code using OpenAI’s best model yet for coding and agentic tasks, which OpenAI says can complete longer and more complex coding tasks and excels at executing long-running agentic tasks end-to-end. Starting today, developers will also have access to the latest GPT-5 models in Azure AI Foundry, with trusted enterprise-grade security, compliance and privacy protections available in Azure. They will be supported by Microsoft’s built-in model router in Azure AI Foundry to ensure the right model is used.  

The Microsoft AI Red Team, which works to anticipate and reduce potential harms by probing critical AI systems before they are released, tested the GPT-5 reasoning model using its rigorous security protocols. The results show that the reasoning model exhibited one of the strongest AI safety profiles among prior OpenAI models against several modes of attack, including malware generation, fraud/scam automation and other harms. 

The upgrades will be available starting today, giving Microsoft’s consumer, developer and enterprise users immediate access to the increased intelligence and advanced reasoning of the GPT-5 models. Here’s a more detailed look at how the models will roll out across Microsoft products and platforms:  

Microsoft 365 Copilot  

With GPT-5, Microsoft 365 Copilot is better at reasoning through complex questions, staying on track in longer conversations and understanding the user’s context.  

Copilot also will now be able to tackle more complicated problems. Customers with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can also reason over emails, documents and files – allowing enterprise users to apply OpenAI’s most advanced models to stay on top of work responsibilities and be more productive.   

GPT-5 will also be available in Microsoft Copilot Studio, a platform for building custom agents. Users can select GPT-5 in custom prompts to enable agents to take on more complex business processes.  

Microsoft Copilot 

Microsoft Copilot is the AI companion for everyday tasks, with the ability to assist users in getting answers to tough questions, sharpening their writing or turning ideas into images. Today, people can experience the power of GPT-5 in Copilot for free. The new Smart mode utilizes the latest GPT-5 model to help anyone discover the best possible solutions to their queries. 

People can try GPT-5 with Microsoft Copilot for free by going to copilot.microsoft.com, or using the Copilot app on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices. 

GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code 

GitHub is bringing GPT-5 to all paid GitHub Copilot plans. Developers will be able to write, test and deploy code across GitHub Copilot Chat on github.com, Visual Studio Code and GitHub Mobile through the model picker. With the Azure AI Foundry extension, developers in VS Code can also use GPT-5 to develop agents — without leaving the code editor. 

Azure AI Foundry 

Azure AI Foundry is making all GPT-5 models available for developers. Starting today, developers can use the model router in Azure AI Foundry to maximize the capabilities of the GPT-5 system of models and other models in Azure AI Foundry. With an AI-powered orchestration layer, the model router evaluates each prompt and decides the optimal model based on the complexity, performance needs and cost efficiency of each task. 

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Copilot Vision on mobile now available for free in the US

Copilot Vision is now available to try for free in the US on iOS and Android devices. Vision will also be rolling out to all users worldwide in the coming weeks. With Copilot Vision, you can use your phone’s camera to show Copilot what you’re seeing—and get real-time help, guidance, or conversation, just like you would with a friend. 

Whether you’re: 

• Exploring a new city 
• Rearranging your living room decor 
• Navigating a confusing airport terminal 
• Trying to identify a strange object 
• Or just asking, “Does this setup look right?” 

Please note that you must be signed in to Copilot with a Microsoft account (MSA) to use the Vision features on your Copilot mobile app.  

Copilot Vision on Windows is here 

We’re also excited to share that Copilot Vision on Windows is now available in the US and coming to more non-European countries by mid-July. When enabled, Copilot can see what you see on your screen and offer helpful, voice-guided support—whether you’re working across apps, browsing the web, or navigating a tricky task. 

Need help finding an app? Want tips while editing a photo? Trying to understand a form or complete a task in a new tool? Copilot Vision can follow along, offer insights, and even highlight exactly where to click with Highlights, all while you stay in control. 

Copilot Vision is fully opt-in and only activates when you choose to turn it on. You can start or stop sharing at any time with a single click.  

Learn more in the official blog post.

Deep Research now in the Copilot app on Windows 

Copilot Pro users can now access Deep Research directly from the Copilot app on Windows, the mobile app, and on Copilot.com. This powerful feature helps you tackle complex, multi-step research tasks by finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information from across the web, potentially saving you hours of work in the process. 

Copilot Actions expands to more countries 

Copilot Actions, our new feature that lets Copilot complete web tasks on your behalf (like booking hotels, placing shopping orders, or making dinner reservations), is now available to Copilot Pro users in the US, along with the following additional countries: 

• Australia  
• Canada  
• Great Britain  
• India  
• New Zealand  
• South Africa  

Copilot Actions is available on Copilot.com on Windows and Mac. To get started, Pro users can open the dropdown menu in the Copilot composer and select Actions. Visit Copilot.com/Labs to learn more. 

Cryptocurrency Finance Cards are now live 

We’ve expanded our Copilot Cards collection with a new category: Cryptocurrency. These interactive cards are now fully rolled out across Copilot.com and bring real-time insights to your crypto-related questions. Here’s what’s new: 

• Interactive Charts: Real-time 24-hour data, just like our current finance cards. 
• Detailed Dashboards: View performance summaries, related news, and other trending cryptocurrencies. 
• Expanded Support: Now covers over 100 of the most popular global cryptocurrencies. 
• Local Currency Support: Ask for prices in your local currency such as “Bitcoin in CAD” or “Solana in INR.” 

This update builds on the cards we recently introduced for Sports, Videos, Weather, and Stocks, giving you quick, visual answers across a growing range of topics. Crypto cards are available on web, with mobile and Windows support rolling out in the coming weeks. 

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