MC1150671 – (Updated) Microsoft Viva : News AI audio briefing in Connections Mobile

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

498233

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Viva Connections mobile will introduce an AI audio briefing feature providing summaries of top news with playback controls, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout starts late September 2025, completes by November, is on by default, and requires no user configuration.

Details:
Updated September 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new AI audio briefing feature in Viva Connections for Teams mobile (iOS and Android). This feature provides users with a quick, AI-generated summary of top news items in their news feed, with playback controls such as play, pause, and speed adjustment. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498233.
When this will happen
General Availability: We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-September) and complete by end-November 2025.

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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-09-10

updated:
2025-09-19

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new AI audio briefing feature, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the tool.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498233

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of a new feature without prior user training may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance on how to use the AI audio briefing functionality.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498233

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Viva Connections mobile app that will make it easier for users to stay updated with the latest news. Imagine it like having a personal news assistant who reads out the top news stories to you while you're on the go. This feature uses artificial intelligence to generate audio summaries of the top ten news items from your news feed, allowing you to listen to them in sequence without needing to look at your phone.

Think of it like an audiobook for your daily news, where you can control the playback just like you would with a music app. You can play, pause, or even adjust the speed of the audio, similar to how you might skip or replay your favorite song. This hands-free approach is particularly useful for busy professionals who might be commuting or multitasking.

To access this feature, users will need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout is set to begin in late September 2025 and will be completed by the end of November 2025. The feature will be automatically enabled, so no additional setup is required from users. It's like getting a new channel added to your cable package without having to call your provider or change any settings.

For those responsible for managing Microsoft 365 licenses or informing staff about new tools, it might be helpful to let users know about this feature and how it can enhance their daily news consumption. There's no need for technical adjustments, but awareness can help users take full advantage of this new capability.