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Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits

Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now, Microsoft is about to let Microsoft 365 Family and…
One Place News   •   October 9, 2026   •   Updated October 9, 2026
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits

Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now, Microsoft is about to let Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers share Copilot and AI usage features, alongside access to Office apps and OneDrive storage, with up to five other people on a plan. In an email to Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers seen by The Verge, Microsoft outlines the changes that are coming to subscription plans over the coming months: * AI for everyone on your plan: Share your Copilot benefits and AI usage with other members on your plan.

Plus, manage AI access for younger family members. * More flexible AI usage: Your individual AI feature limits will shift to a single AI usage allowance that you can apply to the advanced AI features you use most. Plus,

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