check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Purview Communication Compliance
Platform:
Developer, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Expanded Copilot in Viva Engage will transform into a personalized AI companion, offering new capabilities like Community Catch-Up, Information Discovery, and Recall. Rollout begins end of July 2025 and completes by end of August 2025. Only users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will access these features.
Details:
Updated July 8, 2025: We have updated this message with additional information. Thank you for your feedback.
We're introducing the next evolution of Copilot in Engage-transforming it from a writing assistant into a personalized AI companion. This enhanced experience helps users stay informed, discover insights, and recall important information across their network.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 481282
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of July 2025. And we expect to complete the rollout by the end of August 2025
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General Availability, Targeted Release
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2025-06-27
updated:
2025-07-09
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summary for non-techies**
The expanded Copilot in Viva Engage introduces features like Community Catch-Up, Information Discovery, and Recall, enhancing productivity and connectivity within Microsoft 365 by summarizing key updates, providing tailored insights, and allowing easy retrieval of past interactions, available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Direct effects for Operations**
Access Limitations for Non-Licensed Users
Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will not have access to the new capabilities, leading to a disparity in user experience and potential frustration among team members who cannot utilize the new features.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
Training Material Updates
Existing training materials may become outdated, leading to confusion among users regarding the new features and their usage, which can hinder productivity and user satisfaction.
- roles: Trainers, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
Compliance and Data Management Issues
Changes in how customer data is processed and accessed may lead to compliance risks, especially concerning GDPR regulations, if not properly communicated and managed.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
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Enhanced Information Discovery
The new Information Discovery feature allows users to find relevant insights and answers quickly, enhancing productivity and collaboration. This can lead to faster decision-making and improved knowledge sharing across teams.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for users on how to effectively utilize the Information Discovery feature to maximize its benefits.
- roles: Knowledge Workers, Team Leaders, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
Community Catch-Up
The Community Catch-Up feature will keep users updated on key conversations and trending content, which can help maintain engagement and ensure that employees are aligned with organizational goals and developments.
- next-steps: Develop communication strategies to inform users about the Community Catch-Up feature and its advantages, including potential workshops or informational sessions.
- roles: Community Managers, HR Professionals, Executives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
Improved Compliance Monitoring
The integration of enhanced AI capabilities may provide better insights into compliance monitoring and reporting, enabling organizations to maintain regulatory standards more effectively.
- next-steps: Review existing compliance protocols and assess how the new AI capabilities can be integrated to enhance monitoring processes, followed by training for compliance officers.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators, Legal Advisors
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=481282
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Data Protection**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-09 | MC Messages | We're introducing the next evolution of Copilot in Engage-transforming it from a writing assistant into a personalized AI companion. This enhanced experience helps users stay informed, discover insights, and recall important information across their network.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 481282 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of July, 2025. And we expect to complete the rollout by the end of August 2025. | Updated July 8, 2025: We have updated this message with additional information. Thank you for your feedback.
We're introducing the next evolution of Copilot in Engage-transforming it from a writing assistant into a personalized AI companion. This enhanced experience helps users stay informed, discover insights, and recall important information across their network. This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 481282 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of July 2025. And we expect to complete the rollout by the end of August 2025 |
| 2025-07-09 | MC How Affect | Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will gain access to new capabilities in Engage, including:
Community Catch-Up: Stay current on conversations, trending content, and key updates in your network. Information Discovery: Find relevant insights and answers from colleagues, communities, and storylines. Recall: Retrieve past conversations, updates, and shared knowledge quickly. These features are built on the Avalon/M365 Copilot platform and leverage Microsoft Graph data for a deeply integrated experience. Note: Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will not have access to these enhanced capabilities. | Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will gain access to new capabilities in Engage, including:
Community Catch-Up: Stay current on conversations, trending content, and key updates in your network. Information Discovery: Find relevant insights and answers from colleagues, communities, and storylines. Recall: Retrieve past conversations, updates, and shared knowledge quickly. These features are built on the Avalon/M365 Copilot platform and leverage Microsoft Graph data for a deeply integrated experience. Note: Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will not have access to these enhanced capabilities. |
| 2025-07-09 | MC Last Updated | 07/01/2025 00:48:20 | 2025-07-09T01:42:56Z |
| 2025-07-01 | MC Messages | We're introducing the next evolution of Copilot in Engage-transforming it from a writing assistant into a personalized AI companion. This enhanced experience helps users stay informed, discover insights, and recall important information across their network.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 481282 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in July 2025, with full availability to Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed Engage customers by end of July 2025. | We're introducing the next evolution of Copilot in Engage-transforming it from a writing assistant into a personalized AI companion. This enhanced experience helps users stay informed, discover insights, and recall important information across their network.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 481282 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of July, 2025. And we expect to complete the rollout by the end of August 2025. |
| 2025-07-01 | MC Last Updated | 06/27/2025 01:19:20 | 2025-07-01T00:48:20Z |
| 2025-07-01 | MC Summary | Expanded Copilot in Viva Engage will transform it into a personalized AI companion, helping users stay informed, discover insights, and recall information. Rollout begins in July 2025 for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users. Ensure proper licensing, communicate changes, and update training materials. Compliance considerations include data storage and AI capabilities. | Expanded Copilot in Viva Engage will transform into a personalized AI companion, offering new capabilities like Community Catch-Up, Information Discovery, and Recall. Rollout begins end of July 2025 and completes by end of August 2025. Only users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will access these features. |
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