Understand the AI Reasoning Model Powering Copilot’s Smartest Features

Ever wondered how Microsoft Copilot's new Researcher and Analyst agents, or the "Think Deeper" in consumer Copilot actually work? It’s not just ChatGPT behind the scenes—it’s something more powerful: a reasoning model. In this video, I break down exactly what reasoning models are, how they think differently from standard chat models, and why that matters for anyone using Microsoft 365 Copilot. You’ll learn: 👉 What reasoning models really are (in plain English) 👉 How they compare to the usual ChatGPT-style models 👉 Why Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher and Analyst agents rely on them 👉 How to prompt them for better, deeper results 👉 Real-world demos that show the difference in action Whether you're a business user or consumer trying to get the most out of Copilot, understanding this shift in how AI works will level up your results working with the new agents and capabilities. 🧠 This video features OpenAI’s O-3 model, the same model family used in Copilot’s new intelligent agents. ——————— Connect with me: ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lisacrosbie 📘 Get my book: Microsoft Copilot Pro: Step by Step https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/store/microsoft-copilot-pro-step-by-step-9780135369425 🦉 Learn more about AI: https://aka.ms/learnwithlisa 🖇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-crosbie/ 📼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa.crosbie ——————— Timestamps 0:00 – Chat Model vs Reasoning Model 1:15 – 5 Ways Reasoning Models Outperform Chat Models 4:28 – Real Example: Researching with a Reasoning Model 8:42 – Planning an AI Training Session with Reasoning AI 11:15 – How to Write Powerful Prompts for Reasoning Models 14:25 – How Microsoft 365 Copilot Uses These Models Article reference: Article reference: Ben Hylak - o1 isn't a chat model (and that's the point) https://www.latent.space/p/o1-skill-issue