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GPT-5.6 becomes default model for Microsoft 365 Copilot

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from OpenAI ·

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model powering Microsoft 365 Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chat. The upgrade aims to deliver faster and higher-quality AI assistance for enterprise users. Microsoft continues to deepen its integration of OpenAI's latest models into its productivity suite.

Meridian48 take
The update signals OpenAI's push to keep enterprise customers on the latest model, but real-world productivity gains will depend on how well GPT-5.6 handles complex document and spreadsheet tasks.
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