Microsoft has rolled out a Windows update that integrates its generative AI, Copilot, with several Google applications, allowing for cross-app searches and tasks by accessing user data through opt-in permissions.
The new capability enables users to connect Copilot to their accounts for Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts, in addition to existing integrations with Microsoft’s own Outlook and OneDrive services. This connection allows the AI to search through a user’s local computer files, emails, calendar events, and contact lists to retrieve information. By linking these accounts, users can leverage Copilot’s capabilities to access and utilize data across multiple platforms.
Through the Microsoft Connectors feature, users can ask Copilot prompts to find information across these linked services. The company provided examples of queries, such as “What’s the email address for Sarah?” or “Find my school notes from last week.” Copilot then retrieves the relevant data from the connected accounts to provide an answer, demonstrating the AI’s ability to perform complex tasks and provide useful information.
This integration is an opt-in feature and is disabled by default. To activate it, users must open the Copilot application in Windows, navigate to Settings, and then select Connectors. From this menu, users can individually grant or deny access for each supported application, allowing them to control the level of access they provide to their data.
The update, identified as version 1.25095.161.0 and higher, began its gradual rollout to Windows Insiders on October 9, 2025. Because the deployment is staged, the Connectors option may not appear immediately for all users even after they have installed the latest Windows version, indicating that the rollout is being carefully managed to ensure a smooth user experience.
