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Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to artificial intelligence, particularly through its Copilot platform. The company is showcasing Copilot as a central AI model for Windows users and is planning to roll out new features. A new memory feature is undergoing testing for Copilot Pro users, enabling the AI to retain contextual information about users, mimicking the functionality of ChatGPT. This personalization feature, accessible via the "Privacy" tab in Copilot's settings, allows the AI to remember user preferences and prior tasks, enhancing its utility for tasks like drafting documents or scheduling.

Microsoft is also making strategic moves concerning its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites in response to an EU antitrust investigation. To address concerns about anti-competitive bundling practices related to its Teams communication app, Microsoft plans to offer these productivity suites without Teams at a lower price point. Teams will also be available as a standalone product. This initiative aims to provide users with more choice and address complaints that the inclusion of Teams unfairly disadvantages competitors. Microsoft has also committed to improving interoperability, enabling rival software to integrate more effectively with its services.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, is focused on making AI models accessible to customers through Azure, regardless of their origin. Microsoft's strategy involves providing various AI models to maximize profit gains, even those developed outside of Microsoft. Nadella emphasizes that Microsoft's allegiance isn't tied exclusively to OpenAI's models but encompasses a broader approach to AI accessibility. Microsoft believes ChatGPT and Copilot are similar however the company is working hard to encourage users to use Copilot by adding features such as its new memory function and not supporting the training of the ChatGPT model.


References :

• www.laptopmag.com: The big show could see some major changes for Microsoft.
• TestingCatalog: Discover Microsoft's new memory feature in Copilot, improving personalization by retaining personal info. Users can now explore this update!
• www.windowscentral.com: Microsoft says Copilot is ChatGPT, but better with a powerful user experience and enhanced security.
• www.windowscentral.com: Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support to transform an image's style, generate photorealistic images, and follow complex directions.
• blogs.microsoft.com: Microsoft Build 2025: The age of AI agents and building the open agentic web
• AI News | VentureBeat: VentureBeat discusses Microsoft's AI agents' ability to communicate with each other.
• The Microsoft Cloud Blog: Microsoft Build 2025: The age of AI agents and building the open agentic web
• SiliconANGLE: Microsoft launches tools to streamline AI agent development
• www.zdnet.com: Microsoft unveils new AI agent customization and oversight features at Build 2025
• Techmeme: Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a major expansion of its artificial intelligence security and governance offerings with the introduction of new capabilities designed to secure the emerging “agentic workforce,” a world where AI agents and humans collaborate and work together. Announced at the company’s annual Build developer conference, Microsoft is expanding Entra, Defender and Purview, embedding these capabilities directly into Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio to help organizations secure AI apps and agents.
• The Tech Portal: Microsoft Build 2025: GitHub Copilot gets AI boost with new coding agent
• AI News | VentureBeat: GitHub Copilot evolves into autonomous agent with asynchronous code testing
• Latest from ITPro in News: GitHub just unveiled a new AI coding agent for Copilot – and it’s available now
• AI News | VentureBeat: Microsoft announces over 50 AI tools to build the 'agentic web' at Build 2025
• www.zdnet.com: Copilot's Coding Agent brings automation deeper into GitHub workflows
• WhatIs: New GitHub Copilot agent edges into DevOps
• siliconangle.com: Microsoft launches tools to streamline AI agent development
• Source Asia: Microsoft Build 2025: The age of AI agents and building the open agentic web
• techvro.com: Microsoft Launches AI Coding Agent With Windows Getting Support for the ‘USB-C of AI Apps’
• Ken Yeung: Microsoft Opens Teams to Smarter AI Agents With A2A Protocol and New Developer Tools
• Techzine Global: Microsoft envisions a future in which AI agents from different companies can collaborate and better remember their previous interactions.
• Ken Yeung: AI Agents Are Coming to Windows—Here’s How Microsoft Is Making It Happen
• news.microsoft.com: Microsoft Build 2025: The age of AI agents and building the open agentic web
• John Werner: As Microsoft and Google both make big announcements this week, Microsoft’s agentic AI platform, Azure AI Foundry, is powering key healthcare advances with Stanford.

Classification:

• HashTags: #Copilot #Microsoft #AI
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: Microsoft
• Product: Copilot
• Feature: AI Agent
• Type: AI
• Severity: Major

Microsoft is significantly enhancing its Copilot AI assistant across various platforms as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations. The upgrades aim to transform Copilot from a simple chatbot into a more proactive and personalized AI companion. These enhancements include memory capabilities, allowing Copilot to remember user preferences and past interactions, as well as new features such as real-time camera analysis, AI-generated podcasts, and the ability to perform tasks on the user's behalf, creating a more intuitive and helpful experience. Microsoft aims to make AI work for everyone, modeling Copilot after the helpful AI assistant Jarvis from Iron Man.

A key aspect of the Copilot update is the introduction of "Actions," enabling Copilot to act as an AI agent that can browse the web and carry out tasks like booking event tickets, making dinner reservations, and even buying gifts. This functionality will work with various websites and is designed to complete tasks without requiring constant user intervention. Copilot Vision is also expanding, now available on iOS, Android, and Windows, which enables the AI to analyze surroundings in real time through the device's camera, offering suggestions such as interior design tips or identifying objects and providing relevant information. Additionally, Copilot will offer customizable appearances, potentially through the use of avatars.

Microsoft is also focusing on improving Copilot's ability to conduct research and analyze information. The new "Deep Research" feature analyzes and synthesizes data from multiple sources, similar to features in ChatGPT and Google Gemini, providing users with comprehensive insights in minutes. Microsoft has also launched Copilot Search in Bing, combining AI-generated summaries with traditional search results, providing clear source links for easy verification and a more conversational search experience. These updates are intended to make Copilot a more valuable and integrated tool for users in both their personal and professional lives.


References :

• TestingCatalog: Discover the latest features in Microsoft Copilot, from experimental Labs access to new widgets and potential podcast creation. Stay ahead with these exciting updates!
• www.tomsguide.com: Microsoft Copilot+ PCs packing AMD, Intel or Snapdragon chips are getting new features this month. Here's what's coming, when to expect it and why you should care!
• TestingCatalog: AI Agents and Deep Research among major Copilot upgrades for Microsoft’s 50th anniversary
• Data Phoenix: Microsoft launches the Researcher and Analyst AI agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Ken Yeung: Microsoft supercharges its Copilot assistant with new capabilities to help it become a companion for all.
• THE DECODER: Copilot now includes memory features, real-time camera analysis, AI-generated podcasts, and more.
• www.techradar.com: Microsoft Copilot is getting a huge update that'll make it more of a proactive AI companion.
• www.tomsguide.com: I went hands-on with Copilot's newest features. Here's the three that stood out the most.
• PCMag Middle East ai: On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft rolls out upgrades for Copilot intended to help you have more natural and useful conversations with its AI.
• www.computerworld.com: At a special 50th anniversary event on Friday, Microsoft executives reflected on the company’s storied past and on how it’s now reinventing itself for an AI-focused future.
• The GitHub Blog: GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP support.
• techstrong.ai: Microsoft's Copilot and AI developments.
• www.windowscentral.com: Microsoft Copilot's new mobile and web features.
• www.tomsguide.com: Microsoft Copilot just got a massive AI overhaul — here's everything that's new
• TestingCatalog: Microsoft expands Copilot features to rival ChatGPT and Gemini
• www.techradar.com: Microsoft just announced some major upgrades to Copilot,
• John Werner: Real People Using AI And More From Microsoft’s Copilot 50th Anniversary Event
• www.laptopmag.com: Microsoft’s 50th birthday celebration takes a sudden turn during the Copilot AI presentation
• PCMag Middle East ai: Copilot Search, a new AI answer tool in Bing, allows users to explore a broad range of topics through traditional search engines.
• The Tech Basic: Copilot's new features aim to make it as useful as competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, focusing on personalization, memory, and the ability to handle tasks autonomously on the web.
• TechSpot: Microsoft's Copilot Actions leverages simple chat prompts to handle various web-based tasks.
• Source Asia: Your AI Companion

Classification:

• HashTags: #MicrosoftCopilot #AIforDevelopers #AIsecurity
• Company: Microsoft
• Product: Copilot
• Feature: code generation and debugging
• Type: Research
• Severity: Major

A recent Windows 11 update has inadvertently uninstalled the Copilot AI assistant from some users' PCs, causing frustration. The bug, affecting updates KB5053598, KB5053602, and KB5053606 across Windows 11 and Windows 10, removes the Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and updated the release notes, confirming that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is not affected.

Users affected by this bug can manually reinstall the Copilot app from the Microsoft Store and repin it to their taskbar as a temporary solution. It's worth noting that some users on Reddit have expressed that they appreciate this accidental "feature," stating they would prefer the option to install Copilot rather than having it forced upon them. Microsoft is currently working on a permanent solution and likely to issue an update soon.


References :

• futurism.com: Users Cheer as Microsoft Accidentally Removes Hated AI Feature From Windows 11
• www.techrepublic.com: The Case of the Vanishing Copilot: Is Microsoft’s Update a Feature or a Bug?
• www.zdnet.com: Windows 11 update accidentally erases Copilot for some users - here's how to get it back
• PCMag Middle East ai: Oops: Microsoft Update Accidentally Removes Copilot From Windows
• MSPoweruser: If you install KB5053598, you’ll delete all traces of Copilot in Windows 11
• www.windowscentral.com: Is this Windows 11 'bug' the feature we've been waiting for? Say goodbye to Copilot (for now)
• www.techradar.com: Windows 11 bug deletes Copilot from the OS – is this the first glitch ever some users will be happy to encounter?
• PCWorld: Microsoft shot itself in the foot with its latest Windows update
• Ars OpenForum: Report that a bug in the Windows 11 update caused Copilot to be removed from some devices.
• How-To Geek: Explanation and guidance for reinstalling the Copilot app after a recent Windows update.
• www.pcmag.com: Discussion of the Copilot uninstall issue and possible resolutions.
• PCWorld: Article discussing the inadvertent uninstallation of the Copilot app in some Windows 11 installations due to a bug in the recent update.

Classification:

• HashTags: #WindowsUpdate #CopilotAI #SoftwareBug
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: Windows 11 Users
• Attacker: string
• Product: Windows 11
• Feature: Copilot AI Assistant
• Malware: string
• Type: Bug
• Severity: Medium