Microsoft 365 Family plans to broaden Copilot access

The upcoming transition moves away from individual AI feature caps, introducing a consolidated usage allowance that lets families apply their quota to the tools they prioritize. Subscribers will gain the ability to manage AI permissions for younger users, providing a layer of oversight alongside the expanded access. These changes aim to simplify the subscription utility, though they come with a significant shift in cloud infrastructure.

Beginning May 2, 2027, the current 1 TB per-person OneDrive allocation will be replaced by a 2 TB shared storage pool. While Microsoft frames this as a flexible approach to accommodate varying individual needs, the move effectively reduces the total available space for larger families. By centralizing the storage limit, the company creates a framework that may force power users to purchase additional capacity sooner than under the previous per-account model.