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Gemini 4 Argon defaults to on for Gemini Enterprise users from 27 October 2026
From 27 October 2026, the Gemini 4 Argon toggle flips to on by default in Gemini Enterprise. Here's what admins need to know.
Microsoft's fourth annual OneDrive + Copilot event: what was shown on 20 October 2026
Microsoft held its fourth annual OneDrive + Copilot digital event on 20 October 2026, showcasing new AI capabilities across files, search, and photos.
Gemini 4 Argon is coming to Gemini Enterprise by default on 27 October 2026
Gemini 4 Argon launched in Gemini Enterprise on 13 October with its toggle off. From 27 October it becomes the default model for all users.
Microsoft is appending '(add-on)' to M365 Copilot CSP offer names from 16 October 2026: here's what breaks and what to fix
From 16 October 2026, Microsoft renames M365 Copilot CSP offers to include '(add-on)'. Scripts matching on offer name will silently break.
ChatGPT Slides brings collaborative presentations into ChatGPT Space
OpenAI's ChatGPT Slides lets Pro, Business, and Enterprise users create, co-edit, and export decks to PowerPoint, PDF, Keynote, or Google Slides.
Google Skills start rolling out to Workspace: and the first breaking change is already here
Skills begin replacing Gems in Google Workspace from 5 October 2026. Admins can no longer add 'Ask a Gem' steps in Workspace Studio.
Microsoft Copilot for Legal is now generally available, with 20+ legal skills and 24+ partner integrations
Microsoft has shipped Copilot for Legal at GA, bringing contract redlining, drafting, and obligations tracking into Word and Cowork.
Microsoft moves M365 Copilot Business CSP usage-based billing default to 1 December 2026 and confirms 4,000-credit spending cap
Microsoft has pushed the CSP usage-based billing default date to 1 December 2026 and confirmed a 4,000 Copilot Credits/user/month spending cap.
Claude now works inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Anthropic's Claude for Google Workspace add-on puts a Claude sidebar inside your Google files, with connectors to create and edit files from Claude chat.
Copilot in SharePoint is now generally available: here's what changed and what admins must do before 1 November 2026
Copilot in SharePoint hit GA on 30 September 2026, bringing new features, a split billing model, and a PowerShell deadline admins cannot ignore.
Google Skills replaces Gems in Gemini and Workspace: what you need to know
Google Skills, reusable slash-command prompt modules in open SKILL.md format, permanently replaces Gems from October 2026.
Microsoft abandons the consumer chatbot race and rebuilds Copilot around enterprise agents
Microsoft merges consumer and business Copilot into one enterprise product, adds Autopilot: a persistent AI agent, and launches managed app hosting.
New Microsoft 365 Copilot Business purchases will include automatic usage-based billing from 19 October 2026
From 19 October 2026, new Copilot Business licences include default usage-based billing for agentic AI. Admins need to act before then.
Google Workspace Studio flows get custom triggers, Apps Script steps, third-party integrations, and webhooks
Google adds four new automation capabilities to Workspace Studio Flows, with admin controls from 17 September and end-user features from 21 September 2026.
Gemini in Workspace now connects to Asana, Salesforce, HubSpot and four more business tools via MCP
Google has added seven MCP-powered integrations to Gemini in Workspace, letting users query Salesforce, HubSpot, QuickBooks and more without leaving Google apps.
Deep Research is now available in ChatGPT Work and Codex
Paid ChatGPT users can now run extended research sessions in Work and Codex, pulling from the web, files, and connected apps, with output as editable documents, presentations, spreadsheets, or Sites.
OpenAI is retiring custom GPTs in Enterprise workspaces: three dates you need to know
OpenAI has set three hard dates for custom GPT retirement in Enterprise workspaces, ending with full retirement on 11 December 2026.
ChatGPT for Word goes default-on for Business, Enterprise and Edu from 1 October 2026
ChatGPT's Word add-in becomes enabled by default on 1 October 2026. Admins must act now if they want to keep it off.
Google brings 100,000+ publisher books into Gemini Notebook with Expert Intelligence
Google's Expert Intelligence lets Workspace users and students query over 100,000 books inside Gemini Notebook, grounded in purchased ebook text.
ChatGPT comes to Microsoft Word with a new sidebar add-in
ChatGPT's Microsoft add-in now works in Word, letting you draft, summarise, revise, and format documents without leaving the app.
Microsoft Whiteboard standalone apps are retiring: what enterprise users need to do before October 2026
The standalone Whiteboard apps retire on 16 October 2026. Legacy Azure-backed boards delete permanently the same day. Here's what you need to do.
Microsoft's unified Copilot desktop app rolls out to commercial customers from mid-September 2026
The single Copilot app merging consumer and M365 Copilot hits Windows and Mac from mid-September 2026. Here's what IT admins need to do now.
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11
Google's native Gemini app lands on Windows 10 and 11 with Alt+Space access, Workspace integration, Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
ChatGPT for financial services brings built-in Wall Street data and GPT-6 Astra reasoning to investment banking teams
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services, a tailored ChatGPT Work platform with built-in data from PitchBook, Daloopa, LSEG and Crunchbase.
Google Workspace Studio Flows gets four new automation steps for Drive, Chat, and Gmail
Google Workspace Studio Flows adds Move Drive file, Copy Drive file, Send a Chat reply, and Reply to email steps, rolling out in September 2026.
Google Pics is now generally available in Google Workspace
Google Pics, the AI image-generation and object-level editing tool, is generally available for Business Standard and above from 1 September 2026.
Claude for Teachers is now free for U.S. schools and districts, with full enterprise controls and FERPA coverage
Anthropic opens a free Enterprise tier of Claude for Teachers to U.S. K-12 schools and districts, with SSO, FERPA terms, and one year free if enrolled by 30 June 2027.
Gemini Enterprise mobile app is now generally available for third-party identity providers
Organisations using Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or AD FS can now deploy the Gemini Enterprise iOS and Android app without allowlist approval.
Admin Assist brings Gemini into the Google Admin Console for Business edition super admins
Google's Admin Assist adds a Gemini Sidepanel and AI-powered Search Overviews to the Admin Console for Business edition super admins.
Google is replacing the Gemini side panel in Chat with Ask Gemini: here's what changes on 26 August 2026
Google retires the Gemini side panel in Chat on 26 August 2026, replacing it with Ask Gemini in Chat. Old conversation history does not migrate.
Microsoft Whiteboard legacy migration tool retired on 22 August 2026: unmigrated boards will be permanently deleted on 5 September
The Azure-to-OneDrive migration tool closed on 22 August 2026. Unmigrated enterprise whiteboards will be deleted on 5 September 2026.
Gemini in Google Classroom now available to K: 12 students of all ages from 10 August 2026
Google is expanding Gemini in Classroom to K: 12 students of all ages, with AI study tools built directly into the assignment experience.
ChatGPT's Library now surfaces Google Drive files and folders directly, with side-by-side editing and write-back
ChatGPT can now browse, @mention, and edit Google Drive files from its Library, with side-by-side Docs/Sheets/Slides and conditional write-back.
Microsoft merges its consumer and business Copilot apps into one product
From 13 August 2026, Microsoft is rolling out a single unified Copilot app: with three consumer features deleted on 18 August.
OpenAI adds three role-specific plugins for ChatGPT Edu and launches a free Pro-level programme for academic researchers
OpenAI releases College Student, College Educator, and K: 12 Educator plugins for ChatGPT Edu, plus 12 months of free Pro access for researchers.
ChatGPT for PowerPoint's free period ends 6 August 2026: here's what enterprise teams need to know
ChatGPT for PowerPoint's free promotional period ends 6 August 2026. Enterprise and Business customers then move to token-based credit billing.
Gemini Omni Flash arrives in Google Vids for Scheduled Release enterprise tenants on 5 August 2026
Google Vids' Gemini Omni Flash features: text-prompt video editing and personal avatars, reach Scheduled Release enterprise tenants from 5 August 2026.
Gemini 3.5 Flash removed from the global-region endpoint in Gemini Enterprise from 4 August 2026
From 4 August 2026, gemini-3.5-flash is no longer available in the global-region endpoint of the Gemini Enterprise app. Here's what to check.
Copilot Business pricing locks in at $21 on July 1: what SMBs need to know
The Copilot Business promotional price of $18/user/month ends June 30. Here's what the new pricing means and whether the bundles make sense for your team.
Copilot Cowork is now generally available: what you get on day one
Microsoft's agentic AI assistant Copilot Cowork hit GA on June 16, 2026, with nine launch plugins, $0.01/credit pricing, and a July 1 billing grace period for Frontier customers.
Microsoft is building one Copilot app to replace all the others
Microsoft is unifying its fragmented Copilot tools into a single super app with chat, GitHub Copilot, Cowork, Autopilot, and a new proactive agent called Scout.
Google Workspace gets voice features in Gmail and Docs, a new image editor, and smarter inbox tools
Google adds voice-first features to Gmail, Docs and Keep, launches image editor Google Pics, and expands AI Inbox at Google I/O 2026.
Gemini in Google Slides can now build your whole presentation from a prompt
Google's June 29 update lets Gemini generate complete, multi-slide presentations grounded in Drive files, with style-matching and higher limits until August 1.
OpenAI Academy now has three structured courses to take your team from AI basics to agent workflows
OpenAI has launched three workplace learning courses on OpenAI Academy, creating a connected pathway from AI fundamentals through to directing agent-assisted workflows.
Claude Opus 4.8 is now in Microsoft 365 Copilot — here's what changes for you
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 arrives in Microsoft 365 Copilot on day one, expanding to Copilot Chat, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot Studio with stronger reasoning and Work IQ grounding.
ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets is now generally available — here's what enterprise teams need to know
OpenAI's spreadsheet-native ChatGPT sidebar is now globally available for Enterprise, Edu, and K-12, with Skills, RBAC, and compliance controls built in.
Microsoft 365 prices rise up to 43% from July 1 as Copilot features move into the base price
Microsoft's July 2026 pricing update bundles Copilot Chat, extra storage, and security tools into most M365 plans, with price rises of 5–43%.
Gemini Enterprise Mobile App Hits General Availability for Google Identity Organisations
The Gemini Enterprise iOS and Android app is now GA for Google Identity orgs, with QR-code provisioning making rollout simple for field workers.
Gemini Enterprise Gets an Asana Connector: Search, Read, and Create Tasks with Natural Language
Google's Asana data store connector for Gemini Enterprise is now in Public Preview, letting users search, read, and create Asana projects and tasks via natural language.
Anthropic launches Claude Corps: $150M fellowship to place 1,000 AI workers inside US nonprofits
Anthropic's Claude Corps will train and pay 1,000 early-career fellows $85K each to spend a year building AI tools inside US nonprofits, starting October 2026.
KPMG embeds Claude across its entire global workforce — and gets exclusive rights to bring it to tax clients
KPMG and Anthropic's global alliance gives all 276,000 staff Claude access inside the Digital Gateway platform, with a strategic focus on tax and private equity.
Microsoft is auto-installing the Copilot app on your work PCs again — here's what IT admins need to do now
Microsoft resumed automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on commercial Windows PCs from June 4, with waves running to July 1. Act fast to opt out.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Gets a Major Redesign: Faster, Cleaner, and Actually Useful
Microsoft has redesigned the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience across all M365 apps, with faster load times, smarter context, and a cleaner interface.
Microsoft 365 E7 is now generally available: what the Frontier suite means for your organisation
Microsoft's first new enterprise licence tier since 2015 bundles E5, Copilot, Entra Suite, and Agent 365 into one platform at $99/user/month.
Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index: The real barrier to AI value isn't the technology
Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index finds organisational culture, not tools or people, is what's holding back real AI value — and agents are changing what work looks like.
Microsoft is removing free Copilot Chat from Office apps — here's what changes in April 2026
Microsoft is reversing its September 2025 decision to offer free Copilot Chat inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with changes taking effect April 15, 2026.
Microsoft 365 Copilot February 2026: What's New and What It Means for Your Team
Microsoft's February 2026 Copilot update brings AI agents, mobile widgets, SharePoint grounding, and new admin controls across Microsoft 365.