Request to Add Support for Persistent Background Processing in Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot

Title

Request to Enable Persistent Background Processing for Copilot Responses

Description

Currently, users must keep the Copilot chat session active while responses are being generated. If they navigate away or close the chat, the response may be lost. This limits multitasking and reduces productivity, especially for complex tasks like generating diagrams, analyzing data, or creating multi-step content.

Proposed Feature

Allow Copilot to process tasks in the background even if the user leaves the chat. When complete, results should be saved and easily accessible upon return.

Key Benefits

• Improved Productivity: Users can multitask without fear of losing progress.
• Better User Experience: No need to monitor the chat for long-running tasks.
• Flexibility: Supports asynchronous workflows for complex outputs.

Implementation Concept

• Background Processing: Responses continue even if the session is inactive.
• Notifications: Alert users when tasks are complete (in-app or via email).
• Task History: Store completed outputs for easy retrieval.
• Optional Queue: Allow users to schedule multiple tasks.

Persistent_Copilot_Feature_Proposal.pdf