Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft has announced several new features that will soon be coming to Copilot+ PCs. Over the next month, these new Copilot+ PC experiences will begin rolling out to users enrolled in the Windows Insider program. First off, Microsoft will introduce support for an AI agent in Settings on Copilot+ PCs. This new feature will allow…

Microsoft released its annual Work Trend Index Report this week and it concluded: ‘‘The question isn’t if AI will reshape work – it’s how fast we’re willing to move with it’’. And they have data that shows how AI is being used more frequently in organizations. AI might be reshaping the future of work but…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss OpenAI being interested in purchasing Chrome if the US DOJ forces Google to divest it, and they also look at the Microsoft 365 Copilot updates and new AI Agent Store Microsoft announced earlier this week.

Microsoft has introduced a new feature that allows administrators to submit Microsoft 365 Copilot feedback on behalf of users while ensuring data privacy. This tool allows admins to review chat logs, remove sensitive details, and provide valuable insights to improve Copilot’s performance. Microsoft emphasized the role administrators play in helping organizations adopt and maximize the…

[Update] February 7, 2025, 8:32 AM PT: The “Think Deeper” feature is currently only available for consumers, and commercial customers won’t be able to access it in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Microsoft is now offering its “Think Deeper” feature to all free Copilot users, removing the previous paywall. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced on…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss how Microsoft is using Copilot to raise the price of its Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions just days after announcing new on-demand AI agents for the commercial version of the AI assistant.

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft deprecating suggested actions in Windows 11 and all the different flavors of Copilot that probably confuse customers.

Microsoft has been accused of using customer data from its Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train its AI models. The controversy arose from the “Connected Experiences” feature, enabled by default in Office apps and allows for Internet-based functionalities like document co-authoring. Critics argue that this feature could be used to scrape user…

CEOs are optimistic about the impact of AI and are increasing budgets for IT departments. Research from Salesforce finds that 84% think “AI will be as significant to businesses as the internet,”. The research also found that CIOs are having to serve as Chief AI Officers, with Deloitte research showing 63% of CIOs reporting directly…

Earlier this year, Microsoft detailed a new set of features coming to Copilot Studio, designed to help businesses create autonomous agents from the ground up. The company announced today that these advanced capabilities will be available for enterprise customers in public preview next month. “Copilot Studio provides an all-in-one platform for building agents, with managed…

Microsoft has unveiled an enhanced Copilot experience, which brings a suite of new features and improvements for users across Windows, mobile, and the web. The company aims to transform Copilot into a true AI companion, designed to assist users throughout the day through engaging and intuitive natural conversations. “With your permission, Copilot will ultimately be…

Microsoft has started rolling out new Copilot Pages to improve the Business Chat experience for commercial customers. It’s a dynamic and persistent canvas designed to enhance collaboration by allowing users to edit and share AI-generated content with their colleagues. Microsoft Copilot Business Chat is an AI-powered chatbot experience that launched in December 2023 to facilitate…