{"id":239057,"date":"2025-10-25T03:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/239057\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T03:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:38:19","slug":"human-centered-ai-microsoft-copilot-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/239057\/","title":{"rendered":"Human-centered AI\u202f\u00a0 | Microsoft Copilot Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\tToday,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0dropping the Copilot Fall Release, a big step forward in making AI more personal, useful, and human-centered.\u202f There\u2019s\u00a0a lot of noise around AI. Headlines, hype, fear.\u202f At Microsoft AI, we want to change\u00a0the\u00a0outlook.\u00a0 We\u2019re\u00a0betting on optimism in a time of cynicism. Instead of tech that demands more attention,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0making tech that gives you back time for\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Today,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0dropping the Copilot Fall Release, a big step forward in making AI more personal, useful, and human-centered.\u202f There\u2019s\u00a0a lot of noise around AI. Headlines, hype, fear.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>At Microsoft AI, we want to change\u00a0the\u00a0outlook.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re\u00a0betting on optimism in a time of cynicism. Instead of tech that demands more attention,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0making tech that gives you back time for the things that matter. Instead of AI that replaces human judgment,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0building AI that empowers your own \u2013 helping you make better decisions, spark your creativity, deepen your connections.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s\u00a0the simple idea I keep coming back\u00a0to:\u00a0technology should work in\u00a0service\u00a0of people. Not the other way around. Ever.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s\u00a0the principle behind\u00a0Copilot. In this,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not just a product\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a promise. A promise that AI can be helpful, supportive, and deeply personal.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0built around your creativity, your productivity, your\u00a0relationships. I often say you should judge an AI by how much it elevates human potential, not just by its own smarts.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is\u00a0the\u00a0measure for us; this is our\u00a0mission.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s\u00a0in this context that we talk about an AI companion. It helps you think, plan, and dream, but always on your terms. It adapts to your needs and context, remembers what matters to you, and learns from your feedback. And it looks out for your interests. As we build this,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0not chasing engagement or\u00a0optimizing for\u00a0screen time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re\u00a0building\u00a0AI\u00a0that gets you back to your life. That deepens human connection. That earns your trust.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p>This release is a milestone for what AI can deliver.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copilot\u00a0now connects you to yourself, to others, and to the tools you use every day.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0there for you, helps you stay organized, and even supports your health. It brings people together in shared chats, helps you learn with voice and visuals, and shows up with warmth, personality and even an appearance: Mico.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When we started talking about this idea of an AI companion a few years\u00a0ago\u00a0it seemed distant and uncertain. Now\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0real,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0here. We\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0wait for you to feel the difference.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/M-Sig-No-Background.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6224 webp-format\"  data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/M-Sig-No-Background.webp.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mustafa Suleyman\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copilot Fall Release\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s release is a major step forward in delivering on our vision of AI that is in service of people.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0delivering 12 new features that are focused on making Copilot more personal, more\u00a0useful\u00a0and more connected to the people and world around you.\u00a0Read on to learn more about the latest with Copilot.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>AI That Connects Us\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>AI should be social, not isolating.\u00a0Groups1, turns Copilot into a shared experience\u00a0\u2013\u00a0letting you collaborate in real time to brainstorm, co-write, plan and study together. Invite friends, classmates, or teammates\u00a0\u2013\u00a0up to 32 people\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and Copilot keeps everyone aligned by summarizing threads, proposing options, tallying votes, and splitting tasks. Sharing is simple: start a session, then send a\u00a0link\u00a0and anyone can join and see the same conversation.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KGoAlYWnRJE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to see Groups in action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Groups-1-1024x576.webp.webp\" alt=\"Copilot Groups\" class=\"wp-image-6214 webp-format\"  data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Groups-1-1024x576.webp.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Connection\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about\u00a0conversation,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about creativity,\u00a0too. And with\u00a0Imagine, you can explore and remix AI-generated ideas in a collaborative space. Browse creations\u00a0and\u00a0adapt them to fit your needs. Every post can be liked and remixed, creating a dynamic ecosystem where creativity multiplies.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some companies will\u00a0optimize\u00a0fully for 1:1 engagement, but with Copilot\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0focusing on an AI that understands the importance of keeping us connected to real people.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0pioneering ways to measure AI\u2019s social intelligence\u00a0\u2013\u00a0how it elevates group chats, encourages creativity, and grows conversations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Personalized to You\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people are evaluating what a relationship with an AI companion should look like and feel like. In this release\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0adding features to make Copilot more personal and more adaptable to your needs and style, while holding true to our brand values. Copilot is designed to be empathetic and supportive, not sycophantic. It will push\u00a0back on you\u00a0sometimes, but always respectfully.\u00a0This is AI that\u00a0listens. That learns. That earns your trust.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new\u00a0Mico\u00a01\u00a0character\u00a0\u2013\u00a0its name a nod to Microsoft Copilot\u00a0\u2013\u00a0is expressive, customizable, and warm. This optional visual presence listens, reacts, and even changes colors to reflect your interactions, making voice conversations feel more natural. Mico shows support through animation and expressions, creating a friendly and engaging experience.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mOjGOLHG6AY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0meet Mico.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mico-1.png\" alt=\"Mico\" class=\"wp-image-6215\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Separately, explore conversation styles like\u00a0real talk\u00a01,7, which offers a collaborative model that challenges assumptions with care, adapts to your vibe, and helps conversations spark growth and connection.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Deeper\u00a0memory and shared context\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copilot now\u00a0has long term memory,\u00a0helping you\u00a0keep track of your thoughts and to-do list,\u00a0almost like\u00a0a second brain. With\u00a0Memory &amp; Personalization, you can ask Copilot to remember\u00a0important information\u00a0like training for a marathon or an anniversary,\u00a0then\u00a0recall it during future interactions.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0also beginning to roll out the ability to reference past conversations, making it easier to pick up where you left off and reducing the need to repeat yourself.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0always in control, with the ability to edit, update, or\u00a0delete\u00a0memories at any time.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0connectors2, Copilot brings more of your content within reach. By linking services like OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, Copilot makes it easy to search and find what you need across multiple accounts using natural language. You can\u00a0locate\u00a0documents,\u00a0emails\u00a0and calendar events. Privacy is\u00a0built in\u00a0with explicit consent\u00a0required\u00a0before any data access, and you\u00a0remain\u00a0in control of\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0connected and searchable.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And with\u00a0our\u00a0Proactive Actions preview3,4,\u00a0currently rolling out in\u00a0Deep Research,\u00a0Copilot can surface\u00a0timely\u00a0insights and suggest next steps based on your recent activity\u00a0or research threads. This helps\u00a0you stay ahead without\u00a0starting from scratch.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0another way Copilot moves from reactive answers to proactive support, keeping your work moving forward effortlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Empowering your health, learning and wellbeing\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Health and Education are two of the top use cases for AI chatbots and\u00a0areas where\u00a0we see huge\u00a0opportunity\u00a0for Copilot to add\u00a0value. <\/p>\n<p>Copilot for health5\u00a0addresses one of the most common user needs: health-related questions.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0improved how we ground responses in credible sources like Harvard Health to empower users with reliable information. Copilot also helps you find the right doctors quickly and confidently, matching based on specialty, location, language, and other preferences. The goal is simple:\u00a0to\u00a0help you take control of your health by empowering you\u00a0with high-quality information and connecting\u00a0you to the right care fast.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NFNTNoW2mdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about Copilot for health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Copilot-for-health-1-1.png\" alt=\"Copilot for health\" class=\"wp-image-6218\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Education is another area where Copilot shines. With\u00a0Learn\u00a0Live1, Copilot becomes a voice-enabled, Socratic tutor that guides you through concepts instead of just giving answers. It uses questions, visual cues, and interactive whiteboards to make learning stick,\u00a0whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0preparing for\u00a0finals, practicing a new language, or exploring a new subject.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Putting Copilot to Work for you in Edge,\u00a0Windows, and\u00a0more. The ability to just talk to your computer and have it\u00a0understand\u00a0you\u00a0is\u00a0a game changer for how we will interact with the browser and the PC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copilot Mode in\u00a0Edge6\u202f\u00a0is\u00a0evolving into an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/msedgedev\/?p=26061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AI browser<\/a>\u00a0that is your dynamic, intelligent companion. With your permission, Copilot can see and reason over your open tabs, summarize and compare information, and even take Actions like booking a hotel or filling out forms. Voice-only navigation enables hands-free browsing.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0also introducing\u00a0Journeys, which organizes past browsing into meaningful storylines so you can revisit ideas and resume tasks without retracing steps. You stay in control at every step with clear privacy protections and opt-in settings.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/edge\/copilot-mode?form=MO12LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0learn more about our AI browser.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Copilot-Mode-in-Edge-1-1.png\" alt=\"Copilot in Edge\" class=\"wp-image-6213\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Copilot on Windows\u00a0is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2025\/10\/16\/making-every-windows-11-pc-an-ai-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">turning every Windows 11 PC into an AI PC<\/a>,\u00a0making\u00a0everyday tasks easier and more intuitive. Grounded in the familiar,\u00a0the new\u00a0experience\u00a0shows simple ways Copilot complements what you already do, such as brainstorming ideas or troubleshooting issues, so you can stay focused on what matters. With the new wake word \u201cHey Copilot,\u201d you can start a conversation anytime the feature is\u00a0enabled\u00a0and your PC is unlocked. From the new Copilot home, you can jump back into recent files, apps, and conversations,\u00a0helping you pick up right where you left off. Copilot can open and summarize files, guide you through tasks in real time with Copilot Vision, and soon,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be able to interact via text for even more flexibility.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Edge and Windows, we are introducing new capabilities that make Copilot even more useful.\u00a0Pages\u00a0\u2013 our canvas for collaboration\u00a0\u2013\u00a0now offers multi-file upload, supporting up to 10 files across common document, image, and text formats.\u00a0Copilot Search\u00a0combines AI-generated answers with traditional results in one view, providing clear, cited responses for faster and more trustworthy discovery.\u00a0Together, these updates make Copilot a smarter, more integrated experience that helps you turn ideas into action with less effort.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the foundation of\u00a0it all\u00a0is\u00a0our strategy to put the best models to work for you\u00a0\u2013 both those we build and those we\u00a0don\u2019t.\u00a0Over the past few months,\u00a0we have released\u00a0in-house\u00a0models\u00a0like MAI-Voice-1, MAI-1-Preview and\u00a0MAI-Vision-1\u00a0and are\u00a0rapidly iterating.\u00a0The product integration of these models\u00a0has just\u00a0begun\u00a0but this model work is essential to our\u00a0long-term\u00a0vision for Copilot\u00a0and paves the way for more immersive,\u00a0creative\u00a0and dynamic experiences inside our products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get Started\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All our updates are live now in the US, and rolling out fast across the UK, Canada, and beyond in the next few weeks.\u00a0Specific feature availability may vary by market, device, and platform.\u00a0You can learn more about today\u2019s announcements and hear from the product teams building\u00a0Copilot\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot\/for-individuals\/copilot-sessions?slide=2&amp;OCID=oo_Copilot_Free_868g3aygy&amp;form=MO12LM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.\u00a0And get started with Copilot today\u00a0by downloading the app for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/microsoft-copilot\/id6472538445?mt=8&amp;pt=80423&amp;ct=MA13ZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">iOS<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.copilot&amp;referrer=adjust_reftag%3DclSZpZYAKlx2n%26utm_source%3DEdgeWeb%26utm_campaign%3DMA13ZG%26utm_content%3Dunknown%26utm_term%3Ddesktop-android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Android<\/a>\u00a0or by visiting copilot.microsoft.com in Microsoft Edge or another browser.\u00a0Tell us what you think, where we can be better, and share your ideas for\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0next.\u00a0Human-centered AI starts with human feedback. Together,\u00a0we can shape the future of AI companions to be more authentic, helpful, and built around real\u00a0humans\u00a0needs.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For images and GIFs of the new Copilot features, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-wfbprod.microsoft.com\/dmsdata\/Copilot%20Fall%20Update%20Assets.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">download here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>__________________\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1:\u00a0Feature available in the U.S. only.\u00a0<br \/>2: Feature availability is rolling out gradually and may not yet be available in all regions or languages.\u00a0\u202f\u00a0<br \/>3: A Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, or Premium subscription is\u00a0required\u00a0to access this feature. Usage limits apply.\u00a0<br \/>4: Feature availability may vary by device and platform.\u00a0<br \/>5:\u00a0Copilot health features available only in the U.S. at\u00a0copilot.microsoft.com and Copilot iOS app.\u00a0<br \/>6: Journeys and Actions capabilities are currently available in the U.S. only.\u00a0\u202f\u00a0<br \/>7:\u00a0Available to signed-in users aged 18 and older.\u00a0<br \/>Product visuals simulated, and subject to change. Feature and app availability and functionality may vary by region, device type, and browser version.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0dropping the Copilot Fall Release, a big step forward in making AI more personal, useful, and human-centered.\u202f There\u2019s\u00a0a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":239058,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[256,254,255,64,63,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-239057","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-artificial-intelligence","8":"tag-ai","9":"tag-artificial-intelligence","10":"tag-artificialintelligence","11":"tag-au","12":"tag-australia","13":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=239057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/239058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=239057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=239057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=239057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}