Unlocking New Possibilities: Two Enhanced Copilot Experiences in Power BI

As Microsoft Power BI continues to evolve, new AI capabilities are being integrated to enhance user experience. On June 9, 2025, two significant Copilot features were fully deployed, transforming how users interact with their data. These updates enable more intuitive, secure, and insightful ways to engage with business intelligence.

Chat with Your Data: A Full-Screen Copilot Experience

The "Chat with your Data" feature introduces a dedicated, full-screen Copilot interface, allowing users to engage in natural language conversations with their data. This AI-driven feature enables users to ask questions in plain language, and Copilot retrieves relevant data and visualizes it automatically. This is a valuable tool for users who need quick insights without navigating through multiple reports or dashboards.

Key Highlights:

• Natural Language Processing: Ask questions in everyday language and receive immediate, context-aware responses. 
• Comprehensive Data Access: Copilot pulls from all data the user is authorized to access, ensuring secure and relevant insights. 
• Seamless Integration: Accessible directly from the left navigation pane in Power BI, providing a streamlined user experience. 

To enable this feature, administrators need to activate the “Users can access a standalone, cross-item Power BI Copilot experience” setting in the tenant configuration. For detailed setup instructions, refer to the Copilot requirements documentation.

Copilot in Embedded Reports: Enhancing External Portals and Websites

Copilot's functionality has now been extended to securely embedded Power BI reports within external portals and websites. This integration allows users to interact with the Copilot Report Pane directly within embedded reports, enabling a seamless flow of insights without the need to switch between platforms.

Implementation Steps:

1. Enable Copilot: Ensure that Copilot is enabled for your organization. 
2. Configure Embedded Reports: While setting up embedded reports, check the "Enable Copilot" option. 
3. Verify Capacity: Ensure that your workspace is backed by Power BI Premium or Fabric capacity. 

For more information on enabling Copilot in embedded reports, consult the official documentation.

Getting Started

To leverage these new Copilot experiences, ensure that your organization meets the necessary requirements and configurations. Administrators should check for updates regularly and stay informed through the Power BI Blog to maximize the benefits of these features.

The introduction of the “Chat with your Data” feature and Copilot's integration into embedded reports represents a significant advancement in the way users interact with Power BI. These enhancements make it easier to obtain real-time, actionable insights, driving more data-informed decision-making. By simplifying how users communicate with their data, Power BI continues to empower businesses to unlock their full data potential.

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