Overview
- Microsoft outlined Copilot Chat for Everyone by early 2026, extending AI features in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint to users without a dedicated license, alongside a lower-cost Microsoft 365 Copilot Business plan for organizations under 300 seats.
- Agent 365 debuted as a central console to register, monitor and govern AI agents, while an in‑app agent mode in Word, Excel and PowerPoint enables multi‑step, delegated tasks such as drafting, analysis and slide creation.
- New governance tools include Entra Agent ID for distinct agent identities, Purview‑enforced DLP with prompt audit trails, a one‑click Baseline Security Mode, and Security Copilot availability for E5 customers.
- Microsoft advanced its data platform for AI with SQL Server 2025 GA adding vector embeddings, semantic search and built‑in Copilot, plus Azure DocumentDB and HorizonDB managed services, Fabric IQ and Foundry IQ semantic layers, and Cosmos DB vector search.
- Rollout is staged with enterprise controls and agent sandboxes available in previews such as Windows Insider, while broader Copilot access expands through 2026.