Microsoft Copilot enriches with group discussions, personal memory, and a more human ‘Real Talk’ mode
Microsoft has released a major update for Copilot, its AI assistant integrated into Windows and its cloud services. Key features include group discussions, an evolving memory that learns about you, a more natural and expressive ‘Real Talk’ mode, and even an animated avatar named Mico.
Copilot Groups: The AI Joining Your Conversations
A standout new feature is Copilot Groups, which allows up to 32 people to interact with Copilot simultaneously. Designed for friends, students, or colleagues, this functionality enables project planning, brainstorming, or problem-solving with direct AI assistance.
Currently, Copilot Groups is only available in the United States in the public version of Copilot and not yet in Microsoft 365.
A Personal Memory That You Control
Copilot now comes with the ability to retain information about you — your preferences, loved ones, and projects. However, Microsoft promises a transparent and controlled approach: you will be able to view and modify what Copilot knows, or even request verbally for it to forget certain details (such as “Forget everything you know about my partner”).
This enhanced memory feature will allow Copilot to tailor its responses and better track the context of conversations over time.
‘Real Talk’: When the AI Dares to Disagree
The new ‘Real Talk’ mode gives Copilot a more assertive personality. Unlike the typical neutral tone of AIs, this mode adjusts its speaking style to match yours, adds humor, and is unafraid to contradict you.
‘Real Talk’ is not enabled by default and is currently limited to text mode, not voice.
Health, Research, and New Reliable Sources
Copilot also enhances the management of health-related inquiries. Responses are now “anchored” in verified sources, such as Harvard Health, and Copilot can even assist in finding a doctor based on specialty, language, or location.
Mico: The New Face of Copilot
Finally, Microsoft introduces Mico, a small animated avatar reminiscent of Clippy, the iconic paperclip from the 2000s. This expressive companion reacts in real-time to your words, changes colors based on the tone of the conversation, and can even transform into Clippy if you click on it multiple times.
Mico also features a ‘Learn Live’ mode, serving as an interactive tutor capable of explaining concepts step-by-step, making it ideal for students.
With this update, Microsoft clearly aims to humanize Copilot: an AI capable of speaking, listening, remembering, and even feeling (almost).
This evolution brings the assistant closer to what the company refers to as its vision of “human-centered AI,” an artificial intelligence focused on humanity.
These new features are available starting today in the United States and will roll out in the coming weeks in Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
