Microsoft is poised to introduce a wave of groundbreaking Copilot features this Thursday. The tech giant aims to transform Copilot into an even more personal and supportive AI assistant. Intriguing teasers also hint at new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “agentic” capabilities for the Edge browser. A notable addition is the potential integration of the ‘Mico’ avatar, familiar from the GroupMe app, into Copilot. This announcement closely follows OpenAI’s recent livestream event, where they unveiled the ChatGPT Atlas browser.
Anticipating Copilot’s Next Big Reveals
Since its debut in 2023, Copilot has been at the forefront of Microsoft’s strategy to deliver a seamless AI experience across its entire ecosystem. Users already interact with this versatile AI chatbot in various forms: as a core component of Windows 11, a dedicated mobile application, a web interface, and deeply integrated within GitHub, Azure, and Microsoft 365 applications. The upcoming October 23 event is expected to shed more light on Microsoft’s ambitious long-term vision for Copilot.
Although Microsoft remains guarded about the full scope of upcoming features, subtle hints have provided a glimpse into what’s to come. On its Instagram, Copilot recently posted an image of ‘Mico’ with the caption, “This Thursday, prepare to see the light,” strongly suggesting the introduction of avatars for the AI assistant. These avatars, previously teased earlier this year, are expected to reside on the Copilot homepage and engage users with animated expressions and gestures during voice interactions. This builds on Microsoft’s recent efforts, including rolling out deep Copilot integration across Windows 11.
Meanwhile, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Microsoft Edge has also hinted at the arrival of new agentic capabilities for the browser. Following its initial Copilot integration several months ago, it seems Edge will soon allow users to perform advanced, AI-driven actions directly. The teaser post provocatively asks, “Why do we browse like this? All of this scrolling, clicking, hunting, when you could just… ask?” underscoring a shift towards more intuitive, conversational browsing.
Furthermore, a report from TestingCatalog indicates that “Copilot Journeys” might be unveiled. This innovative feature aims to streamline browsing by organizing tabs according to the current session’s topic. It allows the AI chatbot to understand a user’s ultimate goal and proactively suggest logical next steps, a capability that has also been hinted at previously.
Additional potential announcements for the event include a new group chat functionality, enhanced browser memory management, and expanded app connectors. It’s important to remember that Microsoft has not officially confirmed any of these rumored features, and full details will only be disclosed during the official unveiling.