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Microsoft enhances Windows 11 with new AI-powered Copilot upgrades

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Microsoft has unveiled a wave of artificial intelligence upgrades for Windows 11, aiming to make its Copilot assistant smarter, faster, and more integrated across users’ daily workflows. The update, announced on Thursday, introduces new capabilities that allow users to automate real-world tasks and connect seamlessly with apps and services.

A standout addition is the “Hey Copilot” voice activation feature, which lets users wake the AI assistant hands-free to perform commands or answer questions. The feature is opt-in and will be available across all Windows 11 PCs.

Microsoft is also expanding Copilot Vision — a tool that can analyze what’s on a user’s screen and provide context-aware assistance — to all markets where Copilot is offered. A new text-based version of Vision will also launch for Windows Insiders, enabling users to interact through typing instead of voice alone.

An experimental “Copilot Actions” mode will allow the assistant to take actions directly from the desktop, such as booking restaurant reservations or ordering groceries, with user-granted permissions. The company emphasized that Copilot agents will only access data explicitly approved by users.

In addition, Microsoft debuted “Gaming Copilot”, now built into Xbox Ally consoles, offering players real-time tips and gameplay support through AI integration.

“We’re on the cusp of the next evolution — where AI is not just in chatbots but naturally embedded into hundreds of millions of daily experiences,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer for consumer products.

Harvard Medical School licenses health content to Microsoft for Copilot AI

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Harvard Medical School has signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft, giving the tech giant access to its consumer health content on diseases and wellness topics, the university confirmed Wednesday. The deal, made through Harvard Health Publishing, aims to integrate verified medical information into Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant.

A licensing fee will be paid to Harvard, though financial details were not disclosed. The content will enhance Copilot’s ability to provide accurate, evidence-based health insights, complementing its existing productivity tools like Word and Outlook.

The partnership is part of Microsoft’s broader push to reduce reliance on OpenAI’s models, which currently power much of its AI infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal reported that the new version of Copilot, expected to launch this month, will include Harvard’s content to deliver more reliable answers on medical and wellness topics.

Microsoft has also begun integrating Anthropic’s Claude and is developing its own AI models as part of a strategy to diversify its AI portfolio.

By combining Microsoft’s generative AI with Harvard’s trusted medical expertise, the partnership seeks to make health information more accessible and reliable for everyday users while maintaining accuracy and academic integrity.

Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium Plan with Integrated Copilot AI Assistant

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Microsoft announced on Wednesday the launch of Microsoft 365 Premium, a new $19.99-per-month subscription plan for individuals that bundles its Copilot artificial intelligence assistant across core productivity apps such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

The new offering represents a strategic consolidation of Microsoft’s growing AI ecosystem, simplifying user access to its generative AI tools while embedding them more deeply into the company’s mainstream productivity suite. The move underscores the broader industry trend of monetizing AI investments by weaving advanced features directly into widely used software platforms.

According to Microsoft, 365 Premium provides users with the highest Copilot usage limits to date and introduces a set of exclusive tools — including Researcher, Analyst, and Actions — designed to enhance workflow automation, data analysis, and content creation. The plan also includes 1 terabyte of cloud storage and advanced cybersecurity protection via Microsoft Defender.

The launch of 365 Premium also signals the end of Copilot Pro, Microsoft’s previous $20-per-month AI subscription. Existing Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Personal or Family users will have the option to migrate to Premium, the company confirmed.

Microsoft said it would continue offering a free version of Copilot, but 365 Premium users will benefit from expanded functionality and higher usage limits across multiple applications.

The move mirrors the subscription model of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, which also costs $20 per month, but Microsoft aims to differentiate its offer by integrating AI directly into productivity workflows rather than providing a standalone chatbot experience.

The company added that current Personal and Family subscribers will also receive limited Copilot upgrades at no additional cost, as part of its effort to encourage broader adoption of AI-assisted tools within the Microsoft ecosystem.

With this shift, Microsoft continues to strengthen its leadership in the consumer AI productivity market, while aligning individual plans more closely with its enterprise-focused Copilot for Microsoft 365, already used by millions of business customers worldwide.