Microsoft Corporation announced a fundamental change in its internal policy on June 30, 2025, underscoring its total focus on artificial intelligence and marking the end of the experimental era. As reported by leading business publications, including Business Insider and The Times of India, the use of the companys internal and commercial AI tools, particularly GitHub Copilot for developers and various Microsoft 365 Copilot features, is becoming mandatory for most employees whose roles involve information and code work. This move signifies a transition from the "encouragement" phase to the "requirement" phase of AI adoption. The companys leadership aims for every employee whose role allows it to actively use AI assistants in their daily work to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall efficiency. The most resonant part of the announcement was the statement that Microsoft is considering introducing formal AI usage metrics, which could in the future be integrated into the employee performance review system. This powerful incentive is designed to accelerate the adaptation and deep integration of new tools into all workflows as much as possible. This strategy serves several purposes: firstly, it allows Microsoft to "dogfood" its own products on a massive scale, gaining invaluable feedback for their improvement. Secondly, the company aims to demonstrate to its enterprise customers the real and measurable benefits of widespread AI implementation through its own example. This move by Microsoft sets a new standard for the corporate world, signaling the end of the experimental era and the beginning of the mandatory, deep integration of artificial intelligence into business.
Microsoft Makes Use of AI Tools Mandatory for Employees
