check before: 2025-01-15
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Purview Information Protection, Teams
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Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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In development
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Summary:
The new Microsoft Teams policy, 'csTeamsAIPolicy,' will default to enabling voice and face enrollment, enhancing meeting functionality. It will replace the 'csTeamsMeetingPolicy' in February 2025. Admins should configure settings before this date using the provided Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for Copilot features.
Details:
Updated November 27, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
A new csTeamsAIPolicy policy for Microsoft Teams (available now via Microsoft PowerShell and taking effect in mid-January 2025) will give IT admins more control over voice and face enrollment settings, allowing organizations to manage these features based on their needs. After rollout, voice and face profile enrollment will be enabled by default, and users can benefit from voice isolation, speaker recognition, and attribution in meeting rooms, resulting in smarter meeting recaps and enhanced functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot in meetings. To access Copilot features, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
NOTE: Microsoft doesn't use the voice and face profiles of users to train any models or for any other purposes other than providing the voice and face enrollment feature in Microsoft Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413708.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): The new Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets are available now for preparation and to ensure a smooth transition. The policy takes effect starting in early February 2025 (previously mid-January) and is expected to be fully in effect by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January).
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2024-10-18
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2024-11-28
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will implement a new policy called 'csTeamsAIPolicy' in February 2025, which will automatically enable voice and face enrollment features by default, but organizations can customize these settings using Microsoft PowerShell commands if they prefer not to use them.
Direct effects for Operations**
Default Enrollment Settings
Voice and face enrollment will be enabled by default, potentially leading to privacy concerns among users who may not want their voice and face data collected.
- roles: IT Admin, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/voice-and-face-recognition, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413708
User Experience Changes
Users may experience unexpected changes in meeting functionalities, such as voice isolation and speaker recognition, without prior notice or training.
- roles: End User, Meeting Organizer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/voice-and-face-recognition, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/get-csteamsaipolicy?view=teams-ps
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Increased Support Requests
The automatic rollout may lead to an increase in support requests from users confused about the new features and settings.
- roles: Help Desk Support, IT Admin
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/set-csteamsaipolicy?view=teams-ps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413708
Documentation Updates
Existing documentation may become outdated, leading to misinformation and confusion among users and admins regarding the new policy settings.
- roles: IT Admin, Documentation Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/get-csteamsaipolicy?view=teams-ps, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/voice-and-face-recognition
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Compliance and Security Risks
Enabling voice and face enrollment by default may raise compliance and security concerns, especially in organizations with strict data protection policies.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Security Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/rooms/voice-and-face-recognition, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413708
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Last Updated | 10/25/2024 23:40:44 | 2024-11-28T01:37:24Z |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Messages | Updated October 25, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
A new csTeamsAIPolicy policy for Microsoft Teams (available now via Microsoft PowerShell and taking effect in mid-January 2025) will give IT admins more control over voice and face enrollment settings, allowing organizations to manage these features based on their needs. After rollout, voice and face profile enrollment will be enabled by default, and users can benefit from voice isolation, speaker recognition, and attribution in meeting rooms, resulting in smarter meeting recaps and enhanced functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot in meetings. To access Copilot features, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Mac desktop. NOTE: Microsoft doesn't use the voice and face profiles of users to train any models or for any other purposes other than providing the voice and face enrollment feature in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413708. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): The new Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets are available now for preparation and to ensure a smooth transition. The policy takes effect starting in mid-January 2025 and is expected to be fully in effect by mid-January 2025. | Updated November 27, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
A new csTeamsAIPolicy policy for Microsoft Teams (available now via Microsoft PowerShell and taking effect in mid-January 2025) will give IT admins more control over voice and face enrollment settings, allowing organizations to manage these features based on their needs. After rollout, voice and face profile enrollment will be enabled by default, and users can benefit from voice isolation, speaker recognition, and attribution in meeting rooms, resulting in smarter meeting recaps and enhanced functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot in meetings. To access Copilot features, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Mac desktop. NOTE: Microsoft doesn't use the voice and face profiles of users to train any models or for any other purposes other than providing the voice and face enrollment feature in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413708. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): The new Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets are available now for preparation and to ensure a smooth transition. The policy takes effect starting in early February 2025 (previously mid-January) and is expected to be fully in effect by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January). |
| 2024-11-28 | MC End Time | 03/28/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-03-24T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams policy, 'csTeamsAIPolicy,' will default to enabling voice and face enrollment, enhancing meeting functionality. It will replace the 'csTeamsMeetingPolicy' in mid-January 2025. Admins should configure settings before this date using the provided Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for Copilot features. | The new Microsoft Teams policy, 'csTeamsAIPolicy,' will default to enabling voice and face enrollment, enhancing meeting functionality. It will replace the 'csTeamsMeetingPolicy' in February 2025. Admins should configure settings before this date using the provided Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for Copilot features. |
| 2024-10-26 | MC Messages | A new csTeamsAIPolicy policy for Microsoft Teams (available now via Microsoft PowerShell and taking effect in mid-January 2025) will give IT admins more control over voice and face enrollment settings, allowing organizations to manage these features based on their needs. After rollout, voice and face profile enrollment will be enabled by default, and users can benefit from voice isolation, speaker recognition, and attribution in meeting rooms, resulting in smarter meeting recaps and enhanced functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot in meetings. To access Copilot features, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
NOTE: Microsoft doesn't use the voice and face profiles of users to train any models or for any other purposes other than providing the voice and face enrollment feature in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413708. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): The new Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets are available now for preparation and to ensure a smooth transition. The policy takes effect starting in mid-January 2025 and is expected to be fully in effect by mid-January 2025. | Updated October 25, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
A new csTeamsAIPolicy policy for Microsoft Teams (available now via Microsoft PowerShell and taking effect in mid-January 2025) will give IT admins more control over voice and face enrollment settings, allowing organizations to manage these features based on their needs. After rollout, voice and face profile enrollment will be enabled by default, and users can benefit from voice isolation, speaker recognition, and attribution in meeting rooms, resulting in smarter meeting recaps and enhanced functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot in meetings. To access Copilot features, a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Mac desktop. NOTE: Microsoft doesn't use the voice and face profiles of users to train any models or for any other purposes other than providing the voice and face enrollment feature in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413708. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): The new Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets are available now for preparation and to ensure a smooth transition. The policy takes effect starting in mid-January 2025 and is expected to be fully in effect by mid-January 2025. |
| 2024-10-26 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: New policy for voice and face enrollment will default to "On" (configure now) | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New policy for voice and face enrollment will default to "On" (configure now) |
| 2024-10-26 | MC Last Updated | 10/21/2024 20:58:52 | 2024-10-25T23:40:44Z |
| 2024-10-26 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2024-10-26 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams policy, csTeamsAIPolicy, will enable voice and face enrollment by default, enhancing meeting features. Available now via PowerShell, it will take effect in mid-January 2025. Organizations should configure settings before this date. Microsoft respects user privacy with these profiles. | The new Microsoft Teams policy, 'csTeamsAIPolicy,' will default to enabling voice and face enrollment, enhancing meeting functionality. It will replace the 'csTeamsMeetingPolicy' in mid-January 2025. Admins should configure settings before this date using the provided Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for Copilot features. |
| 2024-10-22 | MC Last Updated | 10/18/2024 01:34:44 | 2024-10-21T20:58:52Z |
| 2024-10-22 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams policy, csTeamsAIPolicy, will enable voice and face enrollment by default, enhancing meeting features and requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Available now via PowerShell, it will take effect in mid-January 2025. Organizations should configure settings before this date. Microsoft respects user privacy with these profiles. | The new Microsoft Teams policy, csTeamsAIPolicy, will enable voice and face enrollment by default, enhancing meeting features. Available now via PowerShell, it will take effect in mid-January 2025. Organizations should configure settings before this date. Microsoft respects user privacy with these profiles. |
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