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NewsAI model adoption

OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter

OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps. techcrunch.com

LaunchAI model integration

GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Learn how GPT-5.6 powers Microsoft 365 Copilot with stronger AI capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chat, and Cowork for faster, higher-quality... openai.com

NewsAI model adoption

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 powers Microsoft Copilot 365 amid split rumors

OpenAI just doubled down on its relationship with Microsoft. The AI giant confirmed that its latest GPT-5.6 model family will power Microsoft Copilot 365,... techbuzz.ai

LaunchAI engineering platform

MAIRE redefines global engineering with 100+ use cases in Microsoft AI and Autodesk

Connecting Microsoft technologies with Autodesk solutions, MAIRE helps its engineers navigate complexity and accelerate global engineering innovation. microsoft.com

LaunchAI expense management

TripGain Launches AI Spend Copilot to Help Enterprises Turn Expense Data into Real-Time Decisions

A new conversational AI Spend Copilot from TripGain helps enterprises instantly analyze travel and expense data, improve compliance, and uncover savings. natlawreview.com

LaunchAI browser feature

New Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode Gives AI More Control Over Your PC

Microsoft jumped on the AI-powered internet browser bandwagon today with a new "experimental" tool for its Edge browser called Copilot Mode. pcmag.com

NewsAI evidence quality

OpenEvidence takes aim at the quality of AI-generated evidence

The company also announced a collaboration NewYork-Presbyterian and its affiliated medical schools, Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine. fiercehealthcare.com

NewsAI agents

Transforming comptrollership: PSC cuts travel email inquiries by 90% using M365 Copilot agent

Using Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, PSC built an in-house AI agent for instant, bilingual answers to travel policy questions. microsoft.com

Launchdeveloper tools

Claude AI Gets Yet Another Boost in VS Code 1.128

The July 8, 2026, Visual Studio Code update expands agent workflows, chat attachments, browser-tab controls, OS-level shortcuts and enterprise telemetry... visualstudiomagazine.com

NewsAI agents

Microsoft Adds ROI Tracking for AI Agents, Expands Copilot in Forms

Microsoft is rolling out new capabilities aimed at showing orgswhether artificial intelligence agents deliver measurable value while expanding how employees... redmondmag.com

Launchdeveloper tools

Automating cross-repo documentation with GitHub Agentic Workflows

How the Aspire team turns merged product changes into SME-reviewed docs pull requests, closing the gap between release and documentation. github.blog

OpinionAI adoption

Copilot Chronicles, July 2026: Can Your Organization Actually Trust AI?

The choices business leaders are making about AI investments today will impact budgets, roles, and performance over the long term. With so much at stake,... msdynamicsworld.com

ResearchAI tools comparison

The Best AI Tools of 2026, Ranked by Category on Real Adoption and Revenue Data

The best AI tools ranked by category for 2026: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Perplexity scored on verified adoption and revenue data. sqmagazine.co.uk

NewsAI adoption in government

Exclusive: In the capital of AI, government adoption is all over the place

San Francisco city employees have broad access to Microsoft Copilot, which relies on OpenAI technology. Here's who's actually using it. sfchronicle.com

Newsbusiness strategy

Microsoft (MSFT) Unifies Copilot Strategy to Challenge ChatGPT and Claude

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a top AI stock on Wall Street's radar. On July 6, Wolfe Research cut its price target on Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) to... finance.yahoo.com

NewsMicrosoft AI Strategy

Microsoft Replaces OpenAI, Anthropic With Own AI in Some Apps

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp., looking to reduce AI costs, is starting to replace OpenAI and Anthropic with its own models in software products like Excel... finance.yahoo.com

NewsMicrosoft AI Strategy

Copilot goes cheap as Microsoft phases out OpenAI and Anthropic models to cut costs

Microsoft is replacing AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic with its own MAI models in products like Excel and Outlook. Tens of thousands of queries per week... the-decoder.com

NewsAI Security

‘GitLost’ vulnerability let GitHub’s AI workflows leak private repositories

Researchers at artificial intelligence security company Noma Security Inc. today disclosed a critical prompt injection vulnerability in GitHub Inc.'s new... siliconangle.com

LaunchMicrosoft Copilot for Business

Moving sales and service organizations forward with agentic CX and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Transform sales and service with agentic AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365—boost productivity, surface insights, and deliver modern customer... microsoft.com

OpinionMicrosoft Copilot

Is Microsoft’s AI software bundle too new?

Adoption of the Copilot-infused 365 E7 suite has been sluggish, according to Kush Patel, chief innovation officer at Tusker. channeldive.com