548643 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): People Skills – Expanded AI inferencing for E3/E5 users

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Developer, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1218711

Details:

People Skills is expanding AI powered skill inferencing to include Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licensed users. Previously, AI powered skill inferencing was available only to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva licensed users. With this update, admins will have the option to turn on AI powered skill inferencing for Microsoft 365 E3 / E5 licensed users directly in the Microsoft 365 admin center. AI powered skill inferencing uses AI to automatically identify and update skills on users’ Microsoft 365 profiles based on their work activity from the Microsoft Graph. This control will be available to US-based tenants with Copilot licenses.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-01-16

updated:
2026-01-16

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is expanding a feature called "People Skills" to include more users in its Microsoft 365 suite. Imagine you have a personal assistant who observes your daily work activities and helps you update your resume by identifying new skills you've developed. This is similar to what AI-powered skill inferencing does. It automatically identifies and updates skills on your Microsoft 365 profile based on your work activities, like the documents you create or the emails you send, using data from Microsoft Graph.

Previously, this feature was only available to users with specific licenses, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. Now, it's being made available to users with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licenses. This means more people can benefit from having their skills updated automatically, making it easier to keep their profiles current without having to manually track every new skill they acquire.

For administrators, this feature can be turned on directly in the Microsoft 365 admin center, giving them control over who can use it. Currently, this option is available for US-based tenants with Copilot licenses. This change is like giving more employees access to a smart tool that helps them showcase their skills and stay competitive in their careers.