Copilot’s 12 Big Upgrades for Spring in NZ

Microsoft just dropped 12 major updates for Copilot, turning it from an assistant into a true AI work companion. (VentureBeat, Oct 2025)

Bold highlights from the release:

  • Groups – Run live Copilot sessions with up to 32 people.
  • Imagine – Co-create visuals, documents, and ideas in one AI workspace.
  • Mico – A friendly new Copilot persona with expressive reactions.
  • Real Talk – Copilot now pushes back for more useful, realistic answers.
  • Memory & Personalisation – It remembers your goals and preferences.
  • Connectors – Works seamlessly across Microsoft and Google accounts.
  • Proactive Actions – Suggests next steps before you ask.
  • Copilot for Health – Verified medical insights and local doctor search.
  • Learn Live – Voice-driven, whiteboard-based tutoring mode.
  • Copilot Mode in Edge – Summarise, compare, and act directly in browser.
  • Copilot on Windows – Voice activation and deeper system control.
  • Copilot Pages & Search – Combine documents and AI-generated answers in one view.

Microsoft isn’t just updating a chatbot. It’s embedding an AI teammate across every layer of work, from browser to boardroom.