From Valentine’s Day to Philosophy: What people searched most on Microsoft Copilot in 2025

Microsoft's AI division analyzed 37.5 million Copilot conversations from 2025, revealing users treated it as a trusted advisor. Health queries dominated mobile use, while programming and gaming interests peaked in August, with coding during weekdays and gaming on weekends. February saw a Valentine's Day spike in relationship advice, and late-night philosophy debates were common.
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Microsoft’s AI division (MAI) has released an analysis of how people used its AI chatbot, Copilot, in 2025. The team revealed its top 5 findings days after other tech giants like YouTube, Instagram and Spotify, released a recap of users’ activities in the past year. Microsoft's report says that it analysed 37.5 million anonymized conversations which showed that Copilot is functioning as a “trusted advisor,” with people asking the chatbot about health to late-night philosophical debates related to religion and philosophy.
Five key things people asked Copilot in 2025
1. Health dominates mobile use According to the MAI report, health-related topics were the most dominant category across the entire year, specifically when users accessed Copilot on their mobile devices. The data suggests users consistently rely on Copilot for tracking wellness, searching for health tips and managing daily routines.2. Programming and gaming Highlighting data from August, the usage report showed an overlap between two distinct interests: programming and gaming. Users were equally likely to engage in coding projects as they were to explore games. However, this engagement was split across the calendar: users tended to code during the week and play games during the weekends.3. February witnessed Valentine’s Day spike Copilot AI usage on Valentine’s Day topics increased during February as the month witnessed a significant spike in activity because users relied on Copilot for help navigating a major calendar event. The queries were concentrated around preparing for Valentine’s Day and seeking support regarding relationships.4. Late-night philosophy and religion debates Searches related to “Religion and Philosophy” notably rose during the early hours of the morning, indicating users often turn to the AI for bigger, late-night questions. On the contrary, travel conversations peaked most often during commuting hours.5. Rise of personal advice seeking Copilot saw a clear rise in users seeking advice, particularly on personal topics. This trend includes users seeking guidance on navigating relationships and making life decisions.
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