Microsoft is rolling out a powerful redesign of its Microsoft 365 Copilot for businesses—introducing a suite of cutting-edge features that bring it closer than ever to the AI-rich consumer version. From an intelligent search engine to AI-generated images and collaborative notebooks, this upgrade is set to redefine how professionals interact with productivity tools.
Dubbed the “next wave of computing” by Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Design and Research, Jon Friedman, the new Microsoft 365 Copilot is rebuilt from scratch to better understand user behavior and streamline workflows. The updated app introduces a smarter, more personalized chat interface as its default home—mirroring the consumer Copilot experience with added memory and customization.
At the heart of this transformation is a revamped AI-powered enterprise search, capable of pulling insights not just from Microsoft apps, but also from external platforms like ServiceNow, Google Drive, Slack, Confluence, and Jira. This means businesses can expect ultra-relevant results, even if they’re running a hybrid stack of productivity tools.
One of the biggest highlights is the “Create” feature, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, which allows users to generate custom images, videos, and surveys directly within Office tools. Imagine designing a PowerPoint with Studio Ghibli-style visuals—Copilot now makes it possible with a few simple prompts.
Microsoft is also introducing Notebooks, a game-changing feature for managing project-specific data. These digital notebooks act as hubs for pages, files, and links tied to a particular goal or dataset. Combined with Pages—Microsoft’s collaborative AI workspace—you can now co-edit with colleagues in real time, across Outlook, Teams, and beyond.
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The redesign includes a sleek new agent store embedded in the app’s left pane. Here, users can access specialized AI agents—like researchers and analysts—to boost productivity without switching tools. As Friedman explained, Microsoft is shifting its interface design to prioritize content and intelligent functionality over traditional app-based navigation.
While there’s still a clear divide between Microsoft’s consumer and enterprise Copilot experiences, the company is inching closer to a unified vision. “Copilot can be one branded experience, transitioning from warm and personal to efficient and professional,” said Friedman.
This launch coincides with Microsoft’s annual Work Trend Index, which draws from Microsoft 365 usage, LinkedIn data, and surveys to highlight shifting workforce dynamics. A key insight this year is the rise of the “Frontier Firm”—organizations powered by AI tools where humans act as supervisors to intelligent agents.
With these sweeping changes, Microsoft isn’t just redesigning a tool—it’s redefining how modern businesses operate in the age of AI. The new Microsoft 365 Copilot isn’t just smarter; it’s built to transform how work gets done.
