Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot experienced a significant boost in 2026. Worldwide, more than 30 million paid Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are now in use in organizations – and growth is accelerating: According to Microsoft, net growth has doubled compared to the previous quarter. The dynamics in usage intensity are even more pronounced: users are interacting with Copilot significantly more frequently than a year ago, and they now open Copilot about as often per week as Outlook or Teams.

The development in Germany is particularly striking: According to Microsoft, the German market is among the fastest-growing markets worldwide for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Early adopters include 15 leading companies in the automotive and manufacturing industries, including Volkswagen, Bosch, Siemens, Mercedes Benz, and BMW. However, specific user numbers for Germany alone, publicly announced, are not available in the current reports; the available key figures relate to the global paid seat basis and general adoption.