481825 – SharePoint: Chat one-on-one with SharePoint agents in Teams

Product:

Copilot, SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Users can chat one-on-one with a SharePoint agent directly within Teams chat.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-02-19

updated:
2025-11-17

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the integration of SharePoint agents in Teams is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion and frustration due to unfamiliarity with the new chat interface and functionalities, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-october-2023/ba-p/3856780

Data Security Risks
Without adequate preparation, the introduction of SharePoint agents in Teams could lead to potential data security risks, as users may inadvertently share sensitive information in chats, leading to compliance issues.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/09/15/ensuring-data-security-in-teams/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3534560/data-security-in-teams-what-you-need-to-know.html

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explanation for non-techies**

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