Eight months ago, we introduced Copilot for Microsoft 365 to reduce digital debt and increase productivity so people can focus on the work that is uniquely human. What everyone wants to know now is: will generative AI really transform work, and how?

New data shows that the productivity gains are real. We conducted research using a combination of surveys and experiments to deeply understand how Copilot is transforming work—learning with and alongside our customers as we scale. Already, Copilot makes people more productive and creative, and saves time. Early users don’t want to go back to working without it: 77% said they don’t want to give it up.  

And this is just the beginning. As use of generative AI at work spreads, the real opportunity is to not only transform personal productivity but lift the capability of the entire organization. Copilot sets a new baseline—one where every employee gains the skills to write, design, code, analyze data, and more. And it amplifies expertise, taking work from good to exceptional.  

Read on to learn what the first in-depth studies of Copilot at work reveal.