The complete timeline of AI integration in SharePoint — from Project Cortex 2019 to autonomous Copilot Agents 2026. What each phase means and what you sho…
SharePoint used to be the place where files disappeared. Today, it is the place where AI gets smart. Microsoft has transformed SharePoint over the past few years from a document repository into an intelligent, proactive knowledge platform. If you operate SharePoint, this development is not a nice-to-have — it determines whether you stay ahead or play catch-up. Here is the complete picture as of February 2026. No marketing speak, just what matters. --- The AI Timeline: From Cortex to Copilot | Year | What Happened | Why It Matters | |------|---------------|----------------| | 2019 | Project Co…