Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Require explicit consent for meeting recording and transcription.
Manage meeting recording policies via the Teams admin center or PowerShell to require explicit participant consent before recording or transcription in ad-hoc meetings or group calls. When enabled and recording/transcription starts, all participants are muted with cameras and sh...
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Updated Copilot Chat responses UI [Windows]
Enjoy a more intuitive Copilot experience with streamlined message boundaries, refined message count alerts, and a clearly positioned security badge for higher trust and transparency.
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat [Windows, Web, Android, iOS]
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat-secure AI chat powered by GPT-4o with agents accessible right in chat, and IT controls including enterprise data protection and agent management. Copilot Chat serves as a powerful new on-ramp for everyone in your organization to build an AI habit. And...
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
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Use agents in Copilot Chat Web mode
You can now access agents in the web-grounded Copilot Chat, enabling you to get access to additional sources of knowledge across both the work and web grounded experiences of Copilot Chat. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
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Copilot dashboard access can be granted using Entra groups [Web]
Global admins can now grant Microsoft Copilot Dashboard access using Microsoft Entra ID (AAD) Groups, reducing the manual effort needed for management. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Disable file upload in Copilot Chat [Windows, Web]
Admins gain control to turn off file uploads for Copilot Chat, helping maintain compliance when sharing sensitive content.
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- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Use Pages in compliant Copilot web chat [Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, Web]
Admins gain control to turn off file uploads for Copilot Chat, helping maintain compliance when sharing sensitive content.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Copilot in SharePoint [Web]
Copilot in SharePoint combines the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), your data in the Microsoft Graph, and best practices to create engaging web content. Get assistance drafting your content when creating new pages. Adjust the tone, expand meeting bullets into structured te...
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
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Enable makers to configure SharePoint as a knowledge source for agents [Web]
Empowers makers to connect SharePoint, giving agents a richer context for delivering accurate and relevant responses. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes builder workflows or agent quality management
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Listen to Copilot's responses with Read Aloud [Windows, Mac]
Hear Copilot's replies in the chat pane, letting you stay hands-free while reviewing your content.
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- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
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Listen to Copilot's responses with Read Aloud [Windows, Web, Mac]
Hear Copilot's replies in the chat pane, letting you stay hands-free while reviewing your content.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
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Copilot agents available in Copilot Chat web mode [Web]
In Copilot Chat web mode, discover and use Copilot agents available for your organization. Agents are custom grounded chats that include specific knowledge sources from work and web.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
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Get started on a draft immediately with example prompts [Windows, Mac]
On blank documents, Copilot in Word offers one-click example prompts to help you get started quickly. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Control auto-start behavior on windows [Windows]
Adjust Windows settings to let users auto-launch the M365 app upon login, while giving admins the option to enforce group policy controls for enterprise needs.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it materially affects administration or governance
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Generate summaries for longer presentations [Windows, Web, Mac]
Copilot now supports text summaries up to 40k words (around 150 slides), giving you richer information and more polished layouts. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it changes document or presentation workflows
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Keep the app running in the background [Windows]
Enable the setting to keep the app active as a background process after closing, ensuring faster subsequent launches without a full reload.
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- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it affects search or knowledge workflows
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New Copilot adoption metrics and completing total actions taken [Windows, iOS, Mac]
This adds seven new Copilot adoption metrics to the Copilot dashboard and Viva Insights Advanced insights. It also updates the "total actions taken" metric in the Copilot dashboard to include these new Copilot adoption metrics. Learn more.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
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- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it affects adoption visibility or analytics
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Smart reminders with Copilot in Forms [Web]
Copilot in Forms now offers smart reminders to help you monitor response progress and get more engagement with your forms, delivered right to your email inbox. Learn more.
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- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
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Updated meeting entity card in Copilot Chat [Windows, Web]
Check meeting details like RSVP status, date, and attachments without switching contexts in Copilot Chat.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
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Use Pages in compliant Copilot web chat [Windows, Web]
Easily open and reference Pages while collaborating in a compliant web chat environment-keeping conversations and content connected without leaving your chat.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it directly affects meetings or communication workflows
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Consistent user experience with developer-submitted plugins
Developer-submitted plugins (ME, PPC, DV) are promoted to agents seamlessly, ensuring a uniform user experience and simplifying plugin management.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it noticeably changes the day-to-day user experience
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in Viva Amplify editor [Web]
The superpowers of Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates seamlessly into Viva Amplify, transforming content creation. Use Copilot in Amplify to auto-rewrite for suggestions, expand or condense text, and adjust tone for consistent, relevant messaging. Learn more.
- Published
- 01/23/2025
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Why it matters
- because it is part of an official update roundup or release-note stream / because it matters for admin operations