M365 Copilot Update Digest

Unofficial update digest

Weekly summary

Week of 01/20/2025 - 01/26/2025

22 updates in this week window.

Last updated06/06/2026, 17:46

Last checked09/06/2026, 01:18

Highlights

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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...

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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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.

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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Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

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...

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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Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

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.

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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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.

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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Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focused

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.

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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Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Admin-focused

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
Open source Open daily page
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

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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Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes Update Builder-focused

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.

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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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.

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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