Microsoft adds coding tool and AI agent to Copilot for office workers

On September 25, 2026, Microsoft announced new capabilities for its Copilot AI assistant, including a coding tool called Code and an always-on AI agent named Autopilot. The company also integrated Word, Excel, and PowerPoint directly into Copilot, allowing users to work without leaving the app. Microsoft merged its consumer and workplace versions of Copilot into one product focused on corporate customers, stepping back from the personal chatbot market. The updates aim to boost adoption and address enterprise concerns about security and costs. Companies currently pay for over 30 million Copilot subscriptions.