Copilot

Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool that enhances workflows in Microsoft 365 and GitHub's Visual Studio Code. Microsoft 365 Copilot uses GPT-5.6 as its preferred model to provide intelligent assistance in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chat, and Cowork, enabling faster and higher-quality work. GitHub Copilot, available in Visual Studio Code, offers model customization and context size adjustments for developers. It is used by Microsoft 365 customers and developers to automate coding and content creation tasks. The product is available both as a paid Microsoft 365 feature and through free consumer access via Copilot Chat.

Created by: Microsoft and GitHub

Attention to Copilot is rising due to Microsoft's integration of GPT-5.6 as the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which enhances AI capabilities across key productivity tools. This update is highlighted in multiple OpenAI blog posts that emphasize stronger AI performance in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Cowork. GitHub also recently announced new Copilot features in Visual Studio Code, including model customization and a unified picker for adjusting context and reasoning effort. These developments signal a broader push to improve developer and office productivity through AI. The trend matters because Copilot is being deployed across multiple platforms, increasing its visibility and potential impact on enterprise and developer workflows.