check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Teams
Platform:
Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
This feature provides an AI generated audio overview of top 10 news items in the Viva Connections news reader experience. It plays the 10 audio clips sequentially to help users catch up on top news in a hands free manner. This experience will be available in the Viva Connections app in Teams desktop and in the Viva Connections experience in the browser (Accessed from the main Viva home portal - viva.cloud.microsoft).
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-06-25
updated:
2025-06-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva has introduced an AI-generated audio briefing feature that provides a hands-free summary of the top 10 news items from the Viva Connections news reader, accessible through Microsoft Teams on desktop and via web browser.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the AI audio briefing feature is implemented without proper user training, users may find it difficult to navigate or utilize the new functionality effectively, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-viva-news-ai-audio-briefing/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/ba-p/3856785
Technical Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of the AI audio feature may lead to compatibility issues with existing systems or software, causing disruptions in service and potential downtime.
- roles: IT Support, System Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-viva-news-ai-audio-briefing/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/ba-p/3856785
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explanation for non-techies**
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