481518 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Admins will be able to define rules to automate agent lifecycle management.

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Admins will have the ability to set up rules for various scenarios, such as - 1. Auto block risky agents. 2. Auto delete inactive agents. 3. Auto reassign ownerless agents to manager. . #copilotcontrolsystem

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2026-02-18

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 introduces a feature that allows administrators to set up automated rules to manage software agents by blocking risky ones, deleting inactive ones, and reassigning those without a clear owner, streamlining the management process.

Direct effects for Operations**

Automated Agent Management
Without proper preparation, the automation of agent lifecycle management could lead to unintended blocking or deletion of active agents, disrupting workflows and causing user frustration.
   - roles: IT Admin, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-admin-center-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-for-microsoft-365-admin-center/ba-p/3741230

User Experience Disruption
Changes made without adequate testing may result in mismanagement of agent assignments, leading to confusion and delays in task completion for users relying on these agents.
   - roles: IT Admin, End User
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-for-microsoft-365-admin-center/

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explanation for non-techies**

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