check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
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Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
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Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose voice preferences and adjust audio settings. The feature is rolling out from early June to late July 2025 and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Details:
Updated July 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers.
Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices.
Whether you're collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers - making meetings more accessible and engaging.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490740.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June).
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Created:
2025-03-22
updated:
2025-07-12
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summary for non-techies**
The Interpreter agent in Microsoft Teams provides real-time language translation for virtual meetings, allowing participants to speak and listen in their preferred language, with customizable options for language, audio balance, and voice selection, though it currently requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and is limited to scheduled or channel meetings.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the Interpreter agent is implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to set up their preferred interpretation settings, leading to confusion and frustration during meetings. This can result in decreased productivity and engagement during multilingual discussions.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490740
Increased Meeting Delays
Without preparation, users may not understand the need for pauses after each speaker to allow for accurate interpretation, leading to overlapping dialogue and delays in conversation flow. This can hinder effective communication and collaboration in meetings.
- roles: Project Managers, Facilitators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490740
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Last Updated | 05/29/2025 23:01:26 | 2025-07-11T15:51:34Z |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Messages | Updated May 29, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers. Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices. Whether you're collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers - making meetings more accessible and engaging. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490740. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. | Updated July 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers. Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices. Whether you're collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers - making meetings more accessible and engaging. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490740. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June). |
| 2025-07-12 | MC End Time | 07/28/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-04T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Summary | The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. It offers voice simulation options and is best for structured conversations. Rollout begins in early June 2025. Admins can manage access via PowerShell, and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. | The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose voice preferences and adjust audio settings. The feature is rolling out from early June to late July 2025 and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. |
| 2025-05-30 | MC prepare | For IT administrators:
Feature control & customization: Admins can manage access to the Interpreter agent and configure the default behavior of voice simulation for users via PowerShell. License requirement: To participate in the public preview and use Interpreter in Teams meetings, users must have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Any users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can enable Interpreter during a meeting. Beyond preview access, additional licensing details will be communicated prior to general availability. | For IT administrators:
Feature control & customization: Admins can manage access to the Interpreter agent and configure the default behavior of voice simulation for users via PowerShell. License requirement: To participate in the public preview and use Interpreter in Teams meetings, users must have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Any users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can enable Interpreter during a meeting. Beyond preview access, additional licensing details will be communicated prior to general availability. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490740 |
| 2025-05-30 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-05-30 | MC Summary | The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose their own simulated voice or default voices. Rolling out from late March to early April 2025, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins can manage access via PowerShell. | The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. It offers voice simulation options and is best for structured conversations. Rollout begins in early June 2025. Admins can manage access via PowerShell, and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. |
| 2025-05-30 | MC Last Updated | 03/21/2025 18:01:51 | 2025-05-29T23:01:26Z |
| 2025-05-30 | MC Messages | The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers.
Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices. Whether you're collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers - making meetings more accessible and engaging. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025. | Updated May 29, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers. Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices. Whether you're collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers - making meetings more accessible and engaging. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490740. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. |
| 2025-05-30 | MC Title | Interpreter agent in Teams meetings (Copilot) | (Updated) Interpreter agent in Teams meetings (Copilot) |
| 2025-05-30 | MC End Time | 05/26/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-28T09:00:00Z |
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