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When is the Microsoft 365 Copilot extension coming to Google Chrome?
Microsoft is refining user interaction with its AI tools by introducing a dedicated termination command. Testing is currently underway for the “Bye” phrase within Windows 11 and the Microsoft 365 Copilot application. This update addresses a friction point in the user experience: the previous inability to end a voice session hands-free.
Previously, users could initiate interactions using “Hey Copilot” but required a physical mouse click to close the interface. The new update allows a user to say “Bye Copilot” or “Goodbye” to terminate the session. This creates a symmetrical voice experience, enabling a fully hands-free cycle of opening, interacting with, and closing the AI assistant.
While reports indicate immediate functionality for some users on production PCs, Microsoft officially schedules the broader rollout for December 2025. This feature will apply to all PCs with the Copilot app installed, regardless of subscription status.
The Shift Toward an Agentic OS
The introduction of closure commands signals a strategic move toward an “Agentic OS.” This concept refers to an operating system where AI agents perform autonomous actions rather than just answering queries.
In this operational model, voice commands serve as the trigger and release mechanism for complex workflows. A user might initiate a session to have Copilot Action browse File Explorer, analyze a PDF, and generate a presentation. Once the agent completes these tasks, the “Bye” command signals the definitive end of the agent’s active state. This distinction becomes critical as AI gains more authority to manipulate files and folders on the device.
Expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot to Google Chrome
Microsoft is simultaneously reducing platform barriers by developing a dedicated Microsoft 365 Copilot extension for Google Chrome. Currently, Chrome users must rely on the web version of Copilot, which lacks deep browser integration.
The upcoming extension aims to bridge this gap by embedding Copilot Chat and Copilot Search directly into the Chrome browser interface. Key functionalities include:
- Summarization: Users can generate instant summaries of the webpage they are viewing.
- Enterprise Access: Organizations using Microsoft 365 can access internal data securely through the extension.
- AI-Powered Search: The tool offers conversational search capabilities within the browser environment.
This extension will likely reside in the browser’s menu system rather than the address bar to avoid conflicts with Google’s default search settings. It implies that the extension will require read permissions for active tabs to function effectively.