** **In January 2025, Microsoft Copilot Studio unveiled several exciting updates, including the introduction of Copilot Chat powered by GPT-4, a PAYGO billing model for agents, enhanced semantic search for SharePoint, and new capabilities for knowledge tuning and image analysis. These features aim to improve user experience, security, and data management within organizations.** in HTML:**

What’s New in Copilot Studio: January 2025
Microsoft has rolled out exciting updates for Copilot Studio this January. Let’s dive into the key features and enhancements that will elevate your experience.
Major Updates
The latest edition introduces several noteworthy updates:
- Copilot Chat Recap: A free, secure AI chat experience powered by GPT-4.
- PAYGO Meter: A consumption-based pricing model for agents.
- Enhanced Answers: Improved search capabilities with semantic indexing.
- Knowledge Tuning: Public preview for fine-tuning knowledge sources.
- Image Uploads: Agents can now analyze images submitted by users.
- Security Updates: Enhanced data loss prevention (DLP) measures.
What’s Important to Know
One of the standout features is the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This tool allows organizations to create agents easily, making them accessible to all employees, even those without individual licenses. As Microsoft states:
“These agents are easy to create directly in Copilot, highly discoverable, and can be published to Copilot Chat.”
This accessibility empowers teams to collaborate more efficiently. For instance, a Budget Agent can help manage expenses and ensure compliance across the board.
PAYGO Meter: A Game Changer
The introduction of the PAYGO meter allows organizations to pay only for the messages they consume. This model is ideal for businesses with fluctuating demands. Customers are billed $0.01 per message, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Moreover, organizations can optimize their spending without worrying about overpaying for unused capacity. Microsoft emphasizes:
“By paying only for the messages consumed, organizations can optimize their spending and avoid overpaying for unused capacity.”
Enhanced Search and Knowledge Tuning
Copilot Studio now features enhanced search capabilities through semantic indexing. This means agents can deliver more relevant results from SharePoint knowledge bases. Additionally, the new knowledge tuning feature allows users to refine their agents’ understanding of enterprise-specific data.
With these updates, Microsoft is committed to enhancing user experience and ensuring that Copilot Studio remains a valuable tool for organizations. Stay tuned for more innovations in the coming months!
From the Microsoft 365 Blog