Expanded AI Model Options in Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot recently got even smarter. Microsoft announced that Copilot will now let users choose Anthropic’s Claude AI models in addition to the existing OpenAI GPT models. Claude (including Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1) joins Copilot’s toolkit in the built-in Researcher agent and in Copilot Studio, giving businesses flexibility to use Anthropic models alongside GPT. In practice, this means you can still rely on GPT by default but now have the option to switch to Claude’s advanced reasoning when it fits your needs.
This new multi-model approach means Copilot users – especially teams handling reports, strategy, or data analysis – can pick the AI “brain” best suited to the job. For example, Copilot’s Researcher agent (a dedicated AI assistant for deep research) can now be powered by either GPT or Claude Opus 4.1. Whether you’re building a go-to-market plan, analyzing trends, or compiling a report, Microsoft’s interface lets you select your preferred model to power in-depth work. In other words, if Claude yields better results on a particular project, you can try it just as easily as using GPT.
Why Claude? Key Benefits
Different AI models have different strengths, and giving users a choice is a big win for business workflows. Anthropic notes that its latest Claude models are the world’s best for coding, agents, and office tasks – meaning they’re tuned for productivity and analysis. Claude excels at tasks like summarizing complex information, answering questions from your data, and synthesizing content across multiple sources, as well as creative tasks like generating ideas and drafting content. Copilot with Claude can offload routine analysis and content creation, freeing your team to focus on higher-level strategy.
Summarize documents: Claude can condense lengthy reports, emails, and articles into clear summaries.
Answer questions: It can extract facts and figures from your own data to answer specific queries.
Synthesize insights: Claude merges information from multiple sources to give you a comprehensive overview.
Generate content: It assists in brainstorming and drafting material like presentations, emails, and reports.
Excel support: In Excel’s new AI-driven Agent Mode (preview), Claude can generate formulas, analyze datasets, and spot errors right in your spreadsheets.
Seamless integration: Claude runs on Anthropic’s cloud but is accessed through Azure Foundry under your existing Azure agreements, so you avoid extra vendor contracts or billing hassles.
Getting Started with Claude
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Researcher interface now shows a Try Claude button in Chat. Once enabled from the admin center, any Copilot-licensed user will see the Try Claude option when they open the Copilot app and select Researcher. To use Claude, just click Try Claude – the Researcher agent will use a Claude model for that session. When the session ends or you close Copilot, it automatically reverts to the default GPT model.
TrinSoft: Your Microsoft AI Solutions Partner
Implementing and managing these new AI capabilities is what TrinSoft does best. We’re a Microsoft Solutions Partner with deep expertise in Business Central, Dynamics 365, and the wider Microsoft ecosystem. That means we have direct access to Microsoft’s advanced support channels, exclusive training programs, and early product insights. We can help your organization enable and configure Copilot’s Claude integration quickly and securely, ensuring you get the full benefits with enterprise-grade governance in place.
Microsoft Expertise: As a certified Microsoft partner, we deliver enterprise-level reliability and the latest features, backed by direct Microsoft support.
Industry Focus: We know your sector’s challenges (manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, etc.) and apply AI solutions in the most impactful ways.
Customized Solutions: We create tailored integrations and automations (in Dynamics 365, Business Central, and Microsoft 365) so Claude and Copilot can work perfectly within your workflows.
Dedicated Support: You get personalized service and quick issue resolution – not just off-the-shelf answers. Your success is our success.
ROI and Efficiency: By offloading routine data work, your team can save time and reduces errors, ultimately cutting costs and driving growth.
Microsoft’s new support for Anthropic’s Claude in Copilot means your business has even more powerful AI tools at its disposal. TrinSoft is here to help you leverage these tools safely and effectively. We’ll make sure Claude is integrated into your Copilot experience in a way that boosts efficiency and aligns with your goals. The future of work is increasingly AI-driven; let TrinSoft guide your company through these innovations so you stay ahead with the right technology partner.
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