Microsoft rebuilds Copilot as one app for chat, Office and agents
Microsoft unveiled a redesigned Copilot app that combines chat, an app-building tool, always-on helpers called Autopilot, and full Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
September 25, 2026 · Work
Microsoft unveiled a redesigned Copilot app that combines chat, an app-building tool, always-on helpers called Autopilot, and full Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Users can choose OpenAI or Anthropic models. Office in Copilot is rolling out to consumers over the coming weeks.
Why it matters to you: If your workplace uses Microsoft 365, more AI is arriving inside the apps you already use every day.
Source: GeekWire
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