Microsoft has announced an upcoming update to its 365 subscription model that will extend access to its AI-powered Copilot features to all members of a Family or Premium plan. Previously, while these plans allowed multiple users to share Office applications and cloud storage, the advanced AI capabilities were locked to the primary account holder.

According to internal communications shared with subscribers, the company plans to roll out these changes over the next several months. This update effectively treats Copilot as a shared benefit, similar to the existing shared access for OneDrive storage and the core suite of Office productivity software.

While the company has not provided a specific day for the global rollout, the move is intended to provide consistent utility across all users linked to a single subscription account. This adjustment addresses a common point of friction for families and small groups who previously found the AI features inaccessible despite paying for a shared plan. The update will apply to both Microsoft 365 Family and Premium tiers, ensuring that up to five additional people per plan can utilize the AI tools for tasks such as document drafting, data analysis, and email management within the Microsoft ecosystem.