Microsoft 365 Copilot’s May 2025 update brings powerful new features like Copilot Notebooks in OneNote, enhanced data loss prevention across apps, unified analytics dashboards, SafeLinks integration for secure chat, and advanced agent management with flexible billing—boosting productivity and security. Unique :
What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot | May 2025 Update
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s May 2025 update is packed with exciting features and improvements. The Wave 2 spring release is now generally available, introducing a revamped Copilot app, a new Create experience, and Copilot Notebooks. Additionally, two innovative reasoning agents—Researcher and Analyst—are rolling out globally through the Frontier program.
Major Enhancements in the Copilot Control System
One of the biggest highlights is the integration of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across Copilot experiences. This feature prevents accidental oversharing of sensitive data by respecting sensitivity labels in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If a file is labeled sensitive, Copilot blocks summarization or content generation to keep your data safe.
“By extending the same trusted DLP principles to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, we’re empowering admins to embrace AI confidently without sacrificing control.”
Moreover, the Copilot Analytics dashboard is getting a unified interface, merging Microsoft Copilot Dashboard and Viva Insights advanced reporting. This makes it easier for leaders to track adoption and business impact through detailed metrics like satisfaction scores and resolution rates.
Agent Management Designed for Scale
Admins now have a dedicated Agents & Connectors section in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This framework offers granular control over agent lifecycles, including inventory views, access control, and staged rollouts. It’s built to handle complex AI workflows at scale.
Billing also gets smarter with pay-as-you-go group-level billing. Admins can set budget alerts and spending limits, ensuring cost transparency and control. The new Message Consumption report, currently in public preview, provides detailed insights into message usage by user and agent.
“This model ensures organizations only pay for what they use, while maintaining full visibility and control over agent usage expenses.”
New User Capabilities to Boost Productivity
Copilot Notebooks inside OneNote let users gather notes, documents, websites, and recordings in one place. The notebook continuously updates content and even creates audio summaries with two hosts walking through key points. This feature rolls out in June.
In Microsoft Edge, search summarization is enhanced. When users press CTRL+F, Copilot offers to summarize how the search term appears on the page in a side pane. This saves time and helps users quickly grasp relevant information.
Additional Updates
- SafeLinks integration in Copilot Chat protects from malicious URLs with real-time URL scanning.
- File sharing summaries in SharePoint and enhanced citation, voice, and summary features in Word.
- Streamlined presentation creation in PowerPoint and expanded Copilot Chat functionalities.
Overall, Microsoft 365 Copilot’s May 2025 update focuses on security, control, and smarter AI tools to make work easier and safer. Stay tuned for more innovations as AI continues to transform productivity.
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