MC1141949 – (Updated) AI actions coming to SharePoint document libraries (archived)

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check before: 2025-05-01

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

488297

Details:

Summary:
AI file actions, currently in OneDrive, will be added to SharePoint document libraries by late 2025, allowing users with Copilot licenses to summarize, compare, and interact with files via natural language. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and includes compliance and audit logging controls.

Details:
Updated September 26, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're expanding AI capabilities to SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft 365 on the web. AI file actions-already available in OneDrive-will now be accessible in SharePoint, enabling users to summarize content, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews directly from document libraries.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 488297.
When this will happen
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by mid-November 2025 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and complete by late December 2025 (previously late October).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

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2025-08-26

updated:
2025-09-26

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summary for non-techies**

AI features in SharePoint, similar to those in OneDrive, will be available by late 2025, allowing users with a Copilot license to summarize, compare, and query documents directly, with all actions logged for compliance.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new AI features and how to effectively utilize them without prior training or communication, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of AI actions without preparation may lead to an influx of support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new features.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Helpdesk
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297

Compliance Risks
Without proper user training on compliance and audit logging, there may be risks of misuse of AI features that could lead to data breaches or non-compliance with regulations.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297

Workflow Disruption
Existing workflows may be disrupted as users adapt to the new AI capabilities, potentially leading to temporary drops in efficiency.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297

Overreliance on AI
Users may become overly reliant on AI for tasks such as summarization and Q&A, which could impair critical thinking and analysis skills over time.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297

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2025-09-26MC Last Updated08/29/2025 21:41:522025-09-26T21:32:40Z
2025-09-26MC MessagesUpdated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're expanding AI capabilities to SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft 365 on the web. AI file actions-already available in OneDrive-will now be accessible in SharePoint, enabling users to summarize content, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews directly from document libraries.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 488297.
When this will happen
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin early September 2025 and complete by mid-October 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 and complete by mid-October 2025.
Updated September 26, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're expanding AI capabilities to SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft 365 on the web. AI file actions-already available in OneDrive-will now be accessible in SharePoint, enabling users to summarize content, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews directly from document libraries.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 488297.
When this will happen
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by mid-November 2025 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September) and complete by late December 2025 (previously late October).
2025-09-26MC End Time11/24/2025 08:00:002026-02-02T08:00:00Z
2025-09-26MC SummaryAI file actions, currently in OneDrive, will expand to SharePoint document libraries by mid-October 2025, enabling users with Copilot licenses to summarize, compare, generate FAQs, and create audio overviews. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and includes compliance and access controls.AI file actions, currently in OneDrive, will be added to SharePoint document libraries by late 2025, allowing users with Copilot licenses to summarize, compare, and interact with files via natural language. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and includes compliance and audit logging controls.
2025-08-30MC preparehttps://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=488297
2025-08-30MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-08-30MC SummaryAI file actions are expanding to SharePoint document libraries on the web, enabling users with a Copilot license to summarize, compare, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews from files. The feature is on by default, rolling out from mid-May to mid-September 2025, requiring no admin setup.AI file actions, currently in OneDrive, will expand to SharePoint document libraries by mid-October 2025, enabling users with Copilot licenses to summarize, compare, generate FAQs, and create audio overviews. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and includes compliance and access controls.
2025-08-30MC Last Updated08/26/2025 00:46:272025-08-29T21:41:52Z
2025-08-30MC MessagesIntroduction
We're expanding AI capabilities to SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft 365 on the web. AI file actions-already available in OneDrive-will now be accessible in SharePoint, enabling users to summarize content, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews directly from document libraries.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout began mid-May 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025.
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout began mid-May 2025 and is expected to complete by early September 2025.
Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're expanding AI capabilities to SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft 365 on the web. AI file actions-already available in OneDrive-will now be accessible in SharePoint, enabling users to summarize content, compare files, generate FAQs, ask questions, and create audio overviews directly from document libraries.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 488297.
When this will happen
Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout will begin early September 2025 and complete by mid-October 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 and complete by mid-October 2025.
2025-08-30MC TitleAI actions coming to SharePoint document libraries(Updated) AI actions coming to SharePoint document libraries
2025-08-30MC End Time10/19/2025 09:00:002025-11-24T08:00:00Z

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