check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Defender, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Play back Copilot responses as audio with read aloud in Copilot Chat.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability
Created:
2025-01-24
updated:
2025-07-08
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing a "read aloud" feature in Copilot Chat, allowing users to listen to responses, enhancing multitasking capabilities for professionals like lawyers and managers.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the read aloud feature is implemented without proper testing, users may experience audio playback issues, such as lag or incorrect pronunciation, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot-blog/introducing-read-aloud-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/ba-p/3856780
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the read aloud feature without adequate preparation may lead to a surge in support tickets due to user confusion or technical issues, overwhelming the IT support team.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot-blog/introducing-read-aloud-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/ba-p/3856780
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-08 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
| 2025-05-23 | RM Product Tags | Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) |
| 2025-05-14 | RM Release | April CY2025 | May CY2025 |
| 2025-05-14 | RM Product Tags | Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud |
| 2025-03-22 | RM Release | March CY2025 | April CY2025 |
| 2025-02-08 | RM Preview | March CY2025 | |
| 2025-02-08 | RM Release | February CY2025 | March CY2025 |
| 2025-02-08 | RM Release Phase | General Availability | Preview, General Availability |
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