check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, Windows
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will expand the Interpreter agent to support real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in calls starting January 2026 for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Users can choose languages, adjust audio balance, and select voice options. It works best in structured conversations and requires policy configuration.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're expanding the Interpreter agent in Microsoft Teams to include real-time speech-to-speech interpretation for Teams calls. This brings the same functionality previously available in meetings to calls, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 526777 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2026 and expect to complete by early-February 2026.
Note: Government and Special clouds are not supported at this time, and there is no timeline for availability.
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Created:
2025-12-03
updated:
2025-12-03
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Direct effects for Operations**
Real-time Speech Interpretation
Without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or miscommunication during calls due to the need for structured conversations, which the Interpreter agent is optimized for. Fast-paced discussions may lead to misunderstandings or incomplete interpretations.
- roles: Call Participants, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/interpreter-agent-teams, https://support.microsoft.com/office/interpreter-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-c7efe2bb-535d-42ab-a5c4-d2d91619b46d
Policy Configuration Requirements
If policies are not configured prior to the rollout, users may be unable to access the Interpreter feature during calls, leading to frustration and a lack of support for multilingual communication.
- roles: IT Administrators, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoftteams/set-csteamscallingpolicy?view=teams-ps#-aiinterpreter, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526777
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