Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing Researcher with Computer Use

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces Researcher with Computer Use, enabling secure interaction with public and gated web content via a virtual computer. Launching October 30, 2025, it requires a Copilot license, allows advanced content generation, and is admin-configurable with default enabled status. We’re introducing Researcher with Computer Use in Microsoft 365 Copilot—a powerful extension that enables users to interact with public, gated, and interactive web content using a secure virtual computer. This enhancement helps users uncover deeper insights, take action, and generate richer reports grounded in both their work data and the web. When this will happen: Rollout begins October 30, 2025, for all tenants with Frontier access. How this affects your organization: Who is affected: All tenants with Frontier access using Microsoft 365 Copilot. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use Researcher with Computer Use. Admins can manage licensing and agent access in the Copilot admin portal. What will happen: Users will be able to access premium and authenticated web content that requires credentials and consent. Users can take action directly from the Copilot interface—clicking, typing, navigating, and completing tasks. Rich artifacts such as presentations, spreadsheets, and applications can be generated using advanced code generation. Reports can be tailored using business data including meetings, files, chats, and more. By default, Computer Use is enabled unless configured otherwise by an admin, and work is turned off for the user. The user can still enable work in sources, unless disabled by an admin. The original Researcher agent experience (without Computer Use) remains available if your organization is not enrolled in Frontier or if Computer Use is not enabled. What you can do to prepare: Ensure eligible users have Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses assigned. Review and configure feature access in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Specify allowed websites and manage work access settings. Communicate this change to helpdesk staff. Update internal documentation if you detail Copilot capabilities. Learn more: Introducing Researcher with Computer Use in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog Get started with Researcher agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot Researcher with Computer Use admin […]

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