Weekly summary

Week of 05/12/2025 - 05/18/2025

27 updates in this week window.

Last updated06/06/2026, 17:46

Last checked09/06/2026, 01:18

Highlights

Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Deeper visibility into agent runs

Trace every agent session from trigger to transcript. Inspect actions, inputs, and outputs in one place to debug faster, refine behavior, and document compliance. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

Single connector for knowledge and actions [Web]

You can now reuse connector actions across multiple Copilot deployments without recreating them each time. This feature lets you select a previously published action-such as one from Copilot for Sales-and publish it to other endpoints, such as Copilot for Customer Service, with...

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

Create web-aware agents in Agent Builder

Build declarative agents that draw knowledge from up to four public websites, delivering more precise, source-linked answers inside Microsoft 365 chat experiences. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focused

Manage pay-as-you-go billing for Copilot [Windows, Web]

Admins can manage pay-as-you-go billing directly within Copilot settings in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This capability is available to users with Global admin, AI admin, and Global reader roles. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects cost allocation and budget planning
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Advanced analysis with Python and Copilot [Windows]

Chat with your spreadsheet and let Copilot run Python scripts to surface trends, build rich visuals, and test what-if scenarios-now fully localized for your team's language. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focused

AI Administrator can manage Microsoft Copilot Dashboard settings [Web]

Delegate Copilot Dashboard control to the new Entra AI Administrator role, giving admins the permissions they need without granting AI admin privileges. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

Monitor autonomous agents with detailed analytics [Web]

Instantly see run volume, trigger breakdowns, success rates, action paths, and run-time details for every autonomous agent. Use these insights to spot failures, tune performance, and boost reliability before your users notice issues.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it affects adoption visibility or analytics
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focused

AI adoption score [Web]

A new people experiences category in Adoption Score in the Microsoft 365 admin center introduces AI adoption metrics, helping organizations understand how Microsoft Copilot features are being used across Microsoft 365. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Ask Copilot about any part of your sheet [Web, Mac, Windows, iOS]

When you ask questions about your worksheet, Copilot can look at the content of your sheet and use it to inform an answer to your question. This includes understanding worksheet data on your selected area, beyond tables and ranges, and provide Copilot answers in chat.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focusedBuilder-focused

Ask Copilot questions about images [Web]

Select up to five pictures in OneDrive Web and chat with Copilot to summarize, extract text, or describe what's inside-perfect for cataloging photos or pulling details from scanned documents. Learn more.

Published
05/13/2025
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
Why it matters
because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows