How Much Do You Want AI to Remember About You? Microsoft is starting to answer that question with a major AI privacy update to Copilot.

From Quick Tasks to Personalised Assistance

Until now, Copilot has been great for short, simple tasks—summarising text, drafting emails, answering questions. But it hasn’t really remembered much about you.

Every new session felt like meeting it for the first time. That limited how “personal” the experience could be.

Introducing Memory Management

That’s changing. Microsoft is adding memory management to Copilot, giving you more control over what it remembers.

• • You can tell Copilot to “remember this.”
  • Soon, you’ll have a dedicated memory management page to review what’s stored.
  • You’ll be able to edit or delete details whenever you like.

  
  

In short, Copilot can build useful context about you and your business—while you stay firmly in control.

Why Does This Matter?

Imagine the time saved if Copilot could remember:

• • How your team writes reports
  • The names of your key clients
  • Your preferred proposal formats

  
  

Instead of re-explaining the same details, you can focus on the work. And if something changes—like a client’s details or your style—you can update or clear that memory instantly.

Connectors: A Smarter Way to Access Your Files

Another big update: Connectors.

Copilot already links to OneDrive. Soon, it will connect to Google Drive too. That means you’ll be able to:

• • Fetch documents on demand
  • Summarise entire folders
  • Surface insights from stored data—without opening each file manually

  
  

More services are expected to follow, creating a truly integrated way to work with your information.

Where and When?

These features are rolling out across:

• • Web
  • Windows 11
  • Mobile devices

  
  

Some will be free, while others may become part of Copilot’s paid tier.

The Balance of Power and Control

Copilot is evolving into a smarter, more personal assistant that learns from you—while keeping you in the driver’s seat.

The more Copilot remembers, the more powerful it becomes. And because you control what it keeps, AI privacy is preserved—giving you smarter support without losing control.

Want to see what Copilot could do for your business? Get in touch today.