Microsoft adds Copilot Home, Code, and Autopilot to automate work tasks
Microsoft announced three new Copilot features in September 2026: Home, Code, and Autopilot. Home consolidates Chat and Cowork into a single entry point for delegating tasks, shifting users from detailed instructions to defining objectives and verification points. Code enables natural-language creation of apps and automations, using the same technology as GitHub Copilot. Autopilot acts as an AI…
Key points
- Copilot Home merges Chat and Cowork for task delegation, reducing manual instruction needs
- Code feature lets users build apps/automations via natural language, powered by GitHub Copilot’s tech
- Autopilot AI agent advances tasks autonomously, with phased rollout starting late September 2026
The rollout begins with Home and Code through Microsoft’s Frontier program, while Autopilot expands its private preview by the end of September. Microsoft emphasizes that AI should handle routine work like research, drafting, and organizing, but humans must retain final oversight for critical decisions. The company also highlights the need for clear delegation boundaries to ensure accountability.
Delegating work to AI? Changes in work styles seen through Microsoft Copilot's 'Home, Code, and Autopilot'
note.com · 30 September 2026
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