Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Ep 639: Microsoft’s surprise AI updates: 5 categories of new AI tools and features

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Oct 24, 2025
Microsoft has launched a flurry of AI updates, breaking them down into five key categories. Learn about the new collaborative chat features and the fun animated avatar, Miko. Discover how Copilot's long-term memory and forget controls enhance personalization. Edge’s updated browsing capabilities and hands-free voice commands offer exciting new ways to interact. Plus, the innovative Real Talk mode keeps AI responses authentic. Users can also look forward to deep research tools and seamless connectivity with Google services.
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INSIGHT

Microsoft's Five-Category Release Strategy

  • Microsoft released dozens of AI updates across five categories to simplify user adoption and understanding.
  • Jordan argues Microsoft is mostly following leaders but packaging features into a coherent ecosystem.
ANECDOTE

Miko Avatar And Clippy Easter Egg

  • Jordan describes Miko as an animated avatar with a Clippy Easter egg that appears in voice sessions and Learn Live.
  • He notes the rollout begins in the US and other markets will follow, but utility is limited.
INSIGHT

Truly Shared Group AI Sessions

  • Copilot Groups enables truly shared, link-based AI sessions with up to 32 participants for real-time collaboration.
  • Jordan believes this could be groundbreaking for team work because existing chats often fork when shared.
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