check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Android, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
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This item is cancelled as a duplicate of 553594. We are sorry for any inconvenience it may cause. With AI Interpreter, Teams Phone Devices provide real‑time language interpretation directly within the call experience. Users can participate naturally in multilingual conversations while the device interprets spoken audio, reducing language barriers and supporting clearer communication in everyday calling scenarios.
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Created:
2026-03-27
updated:
2026-04-01
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AI Interpreter Cancellation Impact
The cancellation of the AI Interpreter feature may lead to increased language barriers during calls, resulting in miscommunication and reduced collaboration among multilingual teams.
- roles: Team Members, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-ai-interpreter-on-teams-phone-devices/
User Experience Degradation
Without the AI Interpreter, users may experience frustration and inefficiency in communication, leading to decreased productivity and potential delays in project timelines.
- roles: Customer Support Agents, Sales Representatives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-ai-interpreter-on-teams-phone-devices/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-01 | RM Description | With AI Interpreter, Teams Phone Devices provide real‑time language interpretation directly within the call experience. Users can participate naturally in multilingual conversations while the device interprets spoken audio, reducing language barriers and supporting clearer communication in everyday calling scenarios. | This item is cancelled as a duplicate of 553594. We are sorry for any inconvenience it may cause. With AI Interpreter, Teams Phone Devices provide real‑time language interpretation directly within the call experience. Users can participate naturally in multilingual conversations while the device interprets spoken audio, reducing language barriers and supporting clearer communication in everyday calling scenarios. |
| 2026-04-01 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
| 2026-03-31 | RM Title | Microsoft Teams: AI Interpreter Agent on Teams Phone Devices | Microsoft Teams: AI Interpreter on Teams Phone Devices |
| 2026-03-27 | RM Description | [Introduction] Microsoft Teams Phone devices will support AI-powered live interpretation directly within calls and meetings, enabling real-time multilingual communication without requiring external interpreters. [Timelines:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by May 2026. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by May 2026. General Availability (GCC High): TBD General Availability (DoD): TBD [How this will affect your organization:] Once enabled, users on Teams Phone devices (touch and non-touch) with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will have access to real-time AI interpretation during VoIP calls, group calls, and scheduled meetings. This allows multilingual teams to communicate across language barriers without requiring external interpreters or separate conferencing tools. Eligible users will be able to use AI Interpreter on certified Teams Phone Devices (both touch and non-touch) during: • 1:1 VoIP and PSTN calls • Group VoIP calls and VoIP group call escalated with a PSTN user • Ad-hoc and Scheduled meetings Pure group PSTN calls are not supported. [What you need to do to prepare:] This feature is off by default and requires admin enablement: • License: Users must have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license • Calling policy: Enable AI Interpreter via Set-CsTeamsCallingPolicy • Meeting policy: Enable AI Interpreter via Set-CsTeamsMeetingPolicy | With AI Interpreter, Teams Phone Devices provide real‑time language interpretation directly within the call experience. Users can participate naturally in multilingual conversations while the device interprets spoken audio, reducing language barriers and supporting clearer communication in everyday calling scenarios. |
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