Copilot Chat
The latest Copilot Chat coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Embeds Copilot Chat Pane in Office Apps, Turning AI Into a Workplace Utility
Microsoft has flipped the switch on a long-anticipated overhaul of its productivity suite, planting Copilot Chat directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. The move, part of a...
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders Weaves GitHub Copilot Into Every Corner of the IDE
Microsoft has unleashed the first Insiders build of Visual Studio 2026, abandoning the long-standing Preview Channel in favor of a monthly Insiders cadence that tightens the feedback loop between...
Free AI Chat Tools in 2025: The Hidden Trade-offs Between Cost, Privacy, and Power
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Hits Campuses: What IT Teams Must Know as a 404 Exposes Rollout Gaps
A 404 error on Oakland University’s website last week wasn’t just a broken link. It was a sign that Microsoft’s aggressive rollout of Copilot Chat is outpacing institutional readiness, leaving...
San Francisco’s Copilot Chat Rollout Gives 30K Staff 5 Hours Back Weekly—at No Extra Cost
San Francisco has quietly executed one of the largest municipal deployments of generative AI in the United States, rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat—powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o—to roughly...
Microsoft 365 Copilot for iOS Ditches Editing, Forces Users to Install Separate Word, Excel Apps
Microsoft is stripping editing capabilities from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iOS, transforming it into a preview and AI chat wrapper that pushes users toward standalone Word, Excel, and...
Microsoft’s Copilot Chat UI Update: Enhancing Productivity and AI Integration in Teams and Outlook
A significant evolution is underway for two pillars of the digital workplace: Microsoft Teams and Outlook. As organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence to streamline operations,...
Microsoft Edge 138: AI-Powered Features, Audio Fixes, and UI Changes
Microsoft's Edge browser continues its evolution with version 138.0.3351.77, a release packed with AI enhancements, critical audio fixes, and notable UI adjustments. This update, while seemingly...
Edge 138.0.3351.77 Patches AAC Audio Glitch and Adds AI Summaries
Microsoft Edge users have started receiving version 138.0.3351.77, a significant update that addresses a persistent audio playback issue while introducing new AI-powered capabilities. This release...
Microsoft Open-Sources GitHub Copilot Chat for VS Code: A Game-Changer for AI Transparency
Microsoft's decision to open-source its GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code marks a significant milestone in AI-assisted software development. This move, announced on July 2, 2024,...
Microsoft 365 Copilot June 2025 Update: AI Productivity Revolution Hits Core Apps
Microsoft's June 2025 update for Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a significant leap forward in enterprise AI integration, bringing enhanced capabilities across the entire productivity suite while...
Microsoft Edge 138 Update: AI-Powered Productivity & Privacy Enhancements
Microsoft Edge 138 marks a significant leap forward in browser technology, integrating cutting-edge AI features while reinforcing privacy protections. The latest stable channel release introduces...