Microsoft’s new “Reasoning Agents” for 365 Copilot, which automate complex research and analysis tasks, are a significant addition to the AI landscape in the corporate sector.
Microsoft has announced the launch of two new AI agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot in April 2025: Researcher and Analyst. These specialized assistants represent a significant step forward in the integration of generative AI into business workflows. While Researcher is designed to perform comprehensive research with data from internal and external sources, Analyst acts as a virtual data scientist that processes complex data sets and creates meaningful visualizations.
The new agents utilize advanced technologies: Researcher is based on OpenAI’s deep research model, enhanced by Microsoft’s search and orchestration capabilities. Analyst, on the other hand, can run Python code and uses the o3-mini model for precise data analysis in spreadsheets and TSV files.
The Researcher agent can merge information from various sources – from internal emails, meetings and documents to web content and data from third-party platforms such as Salesforce and ServiceNow. This enables the creation of comprehensive reports, market analysis and identification of product opportunities. For companies, this means a significant increase in efficiency in strategic research.
The Analyst Agent transforms raw data into forecasts and visualizations through chain-of-thought methods. Particularly noteworthy is the ability to execute Python code in real time and display the processing process transparently. Early tests indicate a 30% faster market analysis compared to manual methods.
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Summary
New AI agents Researcher and Analyst extend Microsoft 365 Copilot from April 2025
Advanced technology: OpenAI’s deep research model and o3-mini with Python execution capabilities
Enterprise integration with internal and external data sources and third-party platforms
Rollout via the Frontier program for early access to new features
Competitive advantage through enterprise alignment against competitors such as OpenAI and Google
Challenges in AI accuracy and source attribution are recognized by Microsoft
