Microsoft Introduces New Copilot with Home, Code and Autopilot
Microsoft is updating Copilot with the new Home, Code and Autopilot features. The initiative allows users to build applications and automate workflows directly using natural language.
What happened?
Microsoft has introduced an updated version of its AI assistant, Copilot, featuring three core additions: Home, Code and Autopilot. Home serves as a new landing page that integrates chat, collaboration tools and the Office applications Word, Excel and PowerPoint into one interface. The Code feature enables the creation of apps, dashboards and automations via natural language instructions, powered by technology from GitHub Copilot. Autopilot offers continuous support for more autonomous and persistent workflows.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 29 september 2026 |
|---|---|
| Testfas för Today | Oktober 2026 (Private preview) |
| Underliggande kodteknik | GitHub Copilot |
Why it matters
By consolidating creation, coding and automation within a single application, Microsoft aims to lower the barrier for coding and building internal tools. The integration of Office applications ensures that documents and data are synchronised directly, streamlining daily collaboration in the workplace.
Who is affected?
The new features are primarily aimed at office workers, project managers and developers who use Microsoft 365 and GitHub. The tools are designed to help both non-coders and experienced developers automate their daily tasks.
Impact on the EU
The features are being rolled out in stages, with the Today feature entering a private preview phase in October 2026. European users with Microsoft 365 licences are expected to receive access in line with the global rollout schedule.
What else you should know
The launch builds on Microsoft's strategy to integrate generative AI directly into the workflow, making technology from GitHub Copilot accessible to a wider group of professional users beyond traditional developer roles.
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