Here are three copilot updates coming our way, and this is what to make of them

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Changes aimed at streamline workflows: As Microsoft continues to evolve its AI-powered productivity suite, three significant updates are rolling out across Microsoft 365 in June and July 2025. These changes are designed to streamline workflows, enhance research capabilities, and bring generative AI closer to users in their daily apps. Here is my summary of the three updates, and what you might want to be aware of. Access SharePoint agents in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app Some time ago, Microsoft introduced SharePoint Agents. These agents are integrated into the navigation, and users have to navigate to that specific site in order to access the agent. With this upcoming change, these agents can become available directly from the 365 Copilot App along other "recently used" agents list. This change will significantly reduce context-switching for users who rely on these agents for their daily tasks. Expect this rollout at the end of July . Researcher Agent Integrated into Copilot...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Audio Overviews: A New Way to Engage with your Content

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Audio overviews powered by Copilot

I think we all knew this some time ago, the speed at which new AI related news and updates are coming will only accelerate. Here is yet another change in how we can and will interact with our documents in Microsoft 365 Office. Associated with no less than 5 roadmap Items, Microsoft is releasing a new user-centric feature: audio overviews powered by Copilot. The rollout started in May and is probably on it's way to your users as you read this post. 

What does it do:

With a simple prompt in the Copilot chat pane, users can generate an audio overview, a narrated summary or a dynamic dialogue between two virtual hosts like a discussion on a podcast (Microsoft's description, not mine). These hosts don’t just read content; they analyze, connect ideas, and even banter, making the experience engaging and digestible.

Users be able to customize the experience with the following choices:
  • Choose between one or two speakers
  • Adjust the tone (concise, informative, or playful)
  • Set the length (short, medium, or long)
The feature will be integrated into tools you already use: Word, Teams, OneDrive, and Copilot Notebooks, making it accessible wherever you work.

Timeline

As I mentioned, this updated is related to 5 separate roadmap items (487423, 478649, 485747, 487854 and 490051), and will probably not be implemented all at once. My understanding is that the first features have stared rolling out already, but it will not be completed until the Late June or July. According to the message center, there will be three waves:
  • May 2025: Available in English for Word (web & desktop), OneDrive (web), and Copilot Notebooks (web)
  • June 2025: Expands to Teams (desktop & mobile) and OneDrive (mobile)
  • June 2025: Customization options for audio overviews arrive in Word
You can read more about all of this in detail in this newsletter.

As with many of these features, they will light up automatically for users without any admin actions required. But the feature does require a Copilot license. I do recommend updating your training material and maybe share some news internally to your users, so they know how it works and how it can help them.