421360 – Microsoft 365 admin center: AI administrator role

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check before: 2024-11-01

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

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Details:

We are introducing a new admin role for AI and Microsoft Copilot administration. Admin users assigned with the AI Administrator role can efficiently manage Microsoft Copilot without the vast privileges of Global admin permissions.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-11

updated:
2025-01-09

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing an AI Administrator role in the Microsoft 365 admin center to manage AI and Copilot features, allowing focused management without the extensive permissions of a Global Admin.

Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Security Risks
Without proper preparation, the introduction of the AI Administrator role may lead to unauthorized access or misuse of AI tools, as users may not be adequately trained on security protocols.
   - roles: IT Security Manager, AI Administrator
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/06/15/understanding-the-security-risks-of-ai-in-the-enterprise/

User Experience Disruption
If the AI Administrator role is implemented without training, users may face disruptions in service as new AI features could be misconfigured, leading to inefficiencies.
   - roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/14/how-ai-is-improving-user-experience-in-business/?sh=5c1c1e4e4b5d

Compliance and Regulatory Issues
The change may result in compliance risks if the AI tools are not properly managed, potentially leading to data breaches or violations of data protection regulations.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer
   - references: https://www.dataprotectionreport.com/2021/05/the-impact-of-ai-on-data-protection-compliance/

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Opportunities**

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Potentional Risks**

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explanation for non-techies**

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-01-09RM StatusIn developmentLaunched
2025-01-09RM Cloud Instance TagsWorldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)GCC, GCC High, DoD, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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