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Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant app that combines chat with agent features such as Cowork, which carries out multi step tasks across the web, files and connected services. Microsoft has announced Autopilot, a persistent personal agent now in private preview, and local actions on Copilot+ PCs.
- Maker
- Microsoft
- Category
- Assistant app
- Website
- www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot
- Cheapest paid plan
- $19.99/month (Microsoft 365 Premium, US)
- Free tier
- Yes: free Copilot chat within usage limits; agents and multi step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Platforms
- WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Can act on
- BrowserEmailFilesCloud storageWindows settings and apps (announced for Copilot+ PCs)
- Approval model
- Microsoft says Copilot asks for approval or hands control back before sensitive actions, and users can stop, pause, take control of or delete a task. On Windows, local context and actions are described as working with the user's permission.
- Launched
- Sep 25, 2026
- Last update
- Oct 7, 2026: Copilot gets Windows hybrid intelligence Source
- Changelog
- Official changelog
What shipped
- Oct 7, 2026Copilot gets Windows hybrid intelligenceMicrosoft announced that on Copilot+ PCs, Copilot will use local context, take actions across Windows and use local models, with rollout expected over the coming months. Source
- Sep 25, 2026New Copilot with Home, Code and AutopilotMicrosoft introduced a redesigned Copilot app with Home, Code and Autopilot, a persistent personal agent expanding to private preview at the end of September. Source
Sources
- Microsoft blog: new Copilot with Home, Code and Autopilot checked Oct 15, 2026
- Windows Experience Blog: Building Windows for hybrid intelligence checked Oct 15, 2026
- The Verge: Copilot gets more control over Windows and files checked Oct 15, 2026
- Microsoft Support: Using Copilot Tasks checked Oct 15, 2026
- Microsoft Support: Get started with Cowork for personal accounts checked Oct 15, 2026
- Microsoft Support: Copilot app updates checked Oct 15, 2026
- Pricing page: Copilot plans for individuals checked Oct 15, 2026
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