check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
AI Admin role now has permissions to manage Copilot agents, previously requiring Global Admin privileges. This change will roll out in late March 2025. AI Admins can view, publish, reject, block, and update agents but cannot consent for permissions. They should familiarize themselves with the integrated app page.
Details:
Previously, an admin logged into the M365 Admin center must have the Global Admin privileges if they want to manage and perform admin tasks related to managing agents in the Integrated Apps Page. With this change the AI Admin Role can manage Agents ensuring they comply with organizational policies and security standards.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
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Created:
2025-03-26
updated:
2025-04-09
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in late March 2025, AI Admins in Microsoft 365 will be able to manage Copilot agents without needing Global Admin access, allowing them to view, publish, reject, block, and update these agents while maintaining security and compliance through collaboration with Global Admins.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Risk of Mismanagement of Agents
With the AI Admin role gaining permissions to manage Copilot agents, there is a risk of mismanagement if AI Admins are not adequately trained or familiar with the integrated app page. This could lead to unauthorized agents being published or existing agents being improperly managed, impacting user experience and security.
- roles: AI Admin, Global Admin
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-ai-admin-role-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/1234567
Potential User Experience Disruption
If AI Admins publish or block agents without proper understanding, it may lead to disruptions in user access to essential tools and applications, negatively affecting productivity and user satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, AI Admin
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-the-impact-of-admin-roles-on-user-experience/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Messages | Previously, an admin logged into the M365 Admin center must have the Global Admin privileges if they want to manage and perform admin tasks related to managing agents in the Integrated Apps Page. With this change the AI Admin Role can manage Agents ensuring they comply with organizational policies and security standards.
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025. | Previously, an admin logged into the M365 Admin center must have the Global Admin privileges if they want to manage and perform admin tasks related to managing agents in the Integrated Apps Page. With this change the AI Admin Role can manage Agents ensuring they comply with organizational policies and security standards.
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025. |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Last Updated | 03/26/2025 06:01:31 | 2025-04-09T00:49:57Z |
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