check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
This feature introduces admin controls for managing Anthropic as a model provider for specific users and groups in the tenant.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-18
updated:
2026-02-18
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summary for non-techies**
In Microsoft 365, IT admins can now control access to Anthropic models in Microsoft Copilot, allowing them to selectively enable these advanced capabilities for specific users or groups within the organization.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Access Control Issues
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may gain access to Anthropic models that they are not authorized to use, leading to potential data security risks and compliance issues.
- roles: IT Admins, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/announcing-microsoft-365-copilot-integration-with-anthropic/ba-p/3856785, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/
User Experience Disruption
Without adequate preparation, users may experience disruptions in their workflow due to unexpected changes in access to AI tools, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/30/how-microsoft-copilot-is-changing-the-way-we-work/?sh=5c1c1e1e7c3b, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/
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