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Microsoft Expands AI Capabilities with Copilot Fall Release

• By John K. Waters
• 10/24/2025

Microsoft has announced a major update to its Copilot AI platform, introducing new features to make the system more personalized, collaborative, and integrated across its suite of products.

The release, described by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman in a blog post as a "step forward in delivering AI that is in service of people," includes updates that give Copilot expanded memory, support for group collaboration, and a customizable visual assistant named Mico.

The changes reflect Microsoft's broader strategy to position Copilot as a consistent interface across Windows, Office, Edge, and other services. Copilot is now capable of remembering user-specific information across sessions, supporting voice-based interaction, and integrating with services like Gmail, Outlook, OneDrive, and Google Drive.

New Features Emphasize Collaboration and Context
Among the most notable additions is Groups, a feature that allows up to 32 users to collaborate in real time within a shared AI session. Users can brainstorm, co-author documents, assign tasks, and receive AI-generated summaries and suggestions.

Microsoft also introduced Memory & Personalization, which enables Copilot to store and recall relevant personal information, such as reminders or ongoing tasks. Users retain the ability to review, edit, or delete stored data at any time.

The optional visual assistant, Mico, was designed to respond to user input and supports conversational interactions through expressive animations and customizable appearance settings.

AI Integration Across Services
The updated Copilot will be available across Microsoft's ecosystem. In Windows 11, users can launch Copilot with a wake word ("Hey Copilot") and resume previous tasks via a new home interface. In Edge, Copilot can summarize open tabs, fill out forms, compare information, and complete tasks such as hotel bookings.

The company is also rolling out Proactive Actions, a preview feature that can suggest next steps based on recent activity or research.

In addition, Copilot Search merges AI-generated answers with traditional search results, while Pages enables users to upload and work across multiple files simultaneously.

Use Cases in Health and Education
Microsoft highlighted two sectors—healthcare and education—as key targets for AI adoption.

In health, Copilot can now deliver responses grounded in reputable sources, such as Harvard Health, and assist users in locating healthcare providers by filtering based on criteria such as specialty and location.

In education, Learn Live introduces a Socratic teaching method that uses voice, visual aids, and interactive tools to guide users through concepts rather than providing direct answers.

Model Development and Deployment
The update is underpinned by Microsoft's ongoing development of in-house foundation models. Suleyman referenced the release of MAI-Voice-1, MAI-1-Preview, and MAI-Vision-1, which support voice, language, and multimodal inputs, respectively. These models are currently in early stages of integration with Copilot and are intended to support more immersive user experiences.

Availability
The features in the Copilot Fall Release are now live in the United States and will be rolled out in the United Kingdom, Canada, and additional markets in the coming weeks. Availability may vary based on platform and device.

Suleyman emphasized that feedback will continue to inform Copilot's development, calling it a "human-centered" approach to AI design.