OpenAI has officially announced that its latest model iteration, GPT 5.6, is now the preferred model for Microsoft Copilot 365. This move reinforces the technical alliance between the two companies at a time when industry speculation suggested a potential rift in their long-standing partnership.
Powering Productivity
The new family of models developed by OpenAI will continue to serve as the backbone for Microsoft’s extensive suite of workplace and productivity applications. By integrating GPT 5.6, Microsoft aims to enhance the capabilities of Copilot, providing users with more refined AI-driven assistance across Word, Excel, and Teams.
This update signals a commitment to maintaining the current ecosystem of AI tools for enterprise customers, ensuring that Microsoft's flagship AI assistant remains at the cutting edge of large language model technology.


