GPT‑5 Arrives in Copilot Studio – Plus Clipboard & Login Upgrades!

This Week in IT, Microsoft quietly turns Copilot Studio into a fully‑fledged AI platform—bringing GPT‑5, human‑in‑the‑loop controls, and curated action groups. Meanwhile, the Windows Clipboard may soon convert anything you copy into the format you need, and Windows 11 authentication is getting a WebView2 makeover.

Links and resources

• What’s New in Copilot Studio: November 2025 Updates and Features
• Microsoft plans a big AI upgrade for Clipboard | Windows Central
• Microsoft Introduces WebView2 Support for Faster Windows 11 Sign-Ins

Episode overview

This Week in IT – Key Updates & Insights:

• Microsoft Copilot Studio Evolves:
  Copilot Studio is now a fully-fledged AI platform, featuring GPT-5, human-in-the-loop controls, and curated action groups for improved reliability and consistency in agent actions.
• Agent Builder vs. Copilot Studio:
  Agent Builder offers lightweight agent creation within Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, while Copilot Studio provides advanced features, governance controls, and streamlined authoring with drag-and-drop prompts.
• GPT-5 and Model Flexibility:
  GPT-5 is available in Copilot Studio for US and European customers, with GPT-5.2 in preview. Users can choose third-party models or bring their own LLMs via Azure AI Studio.
• Curated Action Groups:
  New curated groups for SharePoint and Outlook bundle relevant actions for specific tasks, aiming to deliver more reliable outcomes when automating workflows.
• Human-in-the-Loop Controls:
  Agents can now require user input at critical steps, enhancing trust and control, especially for background tasks.
• One-Click Migration:
  Agent Builder creations can be migrated to Copilot Studio with a single click, making it easier to scale solutions across the enterprise.
• Employee Self-Service Agent:
  Now generally available, this agent lets employees use natural language to interact with IT and HR systems (e.g., booking holidays, submitting support tickets). Connectors for Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP Success Factors are in preview.
• Advanced AI Paste Patent:
  Microsoft is patenting an “Advanced AI Paste” feature (currently in Powertoys), which converts copied content into the desired format (e.g., Word to Markdown) using predefined or custom actions. This may come to Windows 11 in the future.
• Windows 11 Authentication Update:
  Windows 11 is previewing an upgrade to WebView2 for authentication, promising better integration and easier maintenance. Organizations should prepare for policy and configuration updates.