check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
This feature introduces admin controls for managing AI agents on a consumption basis within Microsoft 365 Copilot. Administrators can specify which users can access particular agents through pay-as-you-go, control which agents are available for metered consumption, and establish billing policy for each agent. Initially focusing on declarative agents in M365 Copilot Chat and SharePoint, this enhancement enables organizations to effectively manage AI consumption costs and scale intelligent capabilities according to business needs.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-11
updated:
2025-06-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 has introduced a pay-as-you-go feature for managing AI agents within Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing administrators to control access, usage, and costs by deciding which users can utilize specific AI tools and setting up billing policies.
Direct effects for Operations**
Access Control Issues
Without proper preparation, users may gain unauthorized access to AI agents, leading to potential misuse of resources and data breaches.
- roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-agent-level-controls/
Increased Costs
If the billing policies are not established prior to the change, organizations may incur unexpected costs due to uncontrolled usage of AI agents.
- roles: Finance Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-agent-level-controls/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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Hi Mike, thank you for the comment. Please, take into consideration, that AI provides the links with the known limitations and problems.
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