MC1217615 – New Content Moderation Settings for AI Prompts in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform (archived)

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Copilot, Power Platform

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Online, World tenant

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Feature update

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We are announcing the ability to configure content moderation levels for AI prompts in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform. This feature setting will reach general availability on January 31, 2026.

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Created:
2026-01-14

updated:
2026-01-14

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a feature in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform that allows users to adjust content moderation levels for AI prompts, available from January 31, 2026, enabling users to control the strictness of AI content filtering.

Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Risk of Harmful Content
Lowering content moderation levels may lead to the generation of harmful or inappropriate content, negatively affecting user trust and safety.
   - roles: Content Moderator, End User
   - references: https://aka.ms/13595/knowledge-copilot-studio

Reduced Response Quality
Higher moderation settings may limit the variety and creativity of AI responses, potentially frustrating users who seek diverse outputs.
   - roles: Content Creator, End User
   - references: https://aka.ms/13595/knowledge-copilot-studio

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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