Microsoft rolls out OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 to Copilot and Foundry
Welcome to Microsoft, GPT-5.2! OpenAI’s latest AI model is being rolled out across the company, starting today. Use GPT-5.2 to solve more complex projects in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. Developers can also use GPT-5.2 in Microsoft Foundry, where it’s able to handle more context, deeper logical chains and agentic execution.
When cybercriminals show up as your newest ‘hire’
Cybercriminals are posing as remote employees to slip past human resources and gain trusted access. Microsoft Incident Response’s Detection and Response Team (DART) recently uncovered an intrusion like this, then moved fast to contain the threat and restore systems. The full report about the incident shows how companies can combine stronger security operations center practices with insider risk strategies to close the gaps attackers exploit.
India’s Swiggy turns to real-time data for faster food delivery
Through rain, shine and traffic, India’s Swiggy delivers food, groceries and more to millions of consumers each day. To keep its edge in a competitive field, Swiggy is turning to Real-Time Intelligence on Microsoft Fabric to analyze streaming data for faster delivery, as well as Azure OpenAI Service to talk with customers and delivery riders.
New report shows we turn to AI to ask big questions at night
In the quiet hours of the night, when most of the world is asleep, people turn to technology for answers to life’s biggest questions. According to Microsoft’s 2025 Copilot Usage Report released today, more people are chatting with AI about religion and philosophy in the wee hours of the morning. And as AI is increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life, it’s changing how we do research and even how we ask for advice. Read on for the five biggest takeaways from the annual usage report.
India’s informal workers eye better jobs, with help from AI
More than 300 million informal workers on India’s e-Shram database now have a shot at better jobs, thanks to AI. Access to tools like a resume builder and skills gap analyst powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service helps them shift to the formal sector, which promises regular hours and social security.
