check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce real-time voice interactions in Podcast, enabling users to engage in dynamic, conversational audio experiences by asking questions during document-based podcasts. This feature, rolling out worldwide from late November to December 2025, will be on by default for eligible users with no admin action needed.
Details:
[Introduction:]
Audio summaries help users absorb content quickly, but they've traditionally been passive, one-way experiences. Listeners can't clarify, explore, or dive deeper without breaking flow - forcing them to pause, switch modes, and manually search for answers. Based on feedback for more dynamic and immersive audio experiences, Microsoft is introducing real-time voice interactions in Podcast. The new interactive podcast feature transforms this into a dynamic, conversational experience, where users can join the hosts' discussion of their document, ask questions in real time, and uncover insights naturally - staying immersed while gaining understanding faster.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 523206.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025.
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Created:
2025-11-05
updated:
2025-11-05
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
The introduction of real-time voice interactions may overwhelm users who are not prepared for a more interactive podcast experience, leading to confusion and frustration during audio sessions.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=523206
Increased Support Requests
With the new feature being ON by default, users may encounter issues or have questions about how to use the voice interaction capabilities, resulting in a spike in support requests to helpdesk staff.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=523206
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