check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
New AI workflow templates powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot will be added to the Workflows app in Microsoft Teams (Web and Mac) for licensed users. Rolling out late January to mid-February 2026, these templates automate tasks via scheduled prompts. Admins control availability; feature is off by default.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are introducing new AI workflows in the Workflows app for Microsoft Teams, powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot. These workflow templates use scheduled Copilot prompts to automate routine or complex tasks with guided setup. This update is designed to help users streamline daily operations and improve productivity through intelligent automation. Admins can control availability through existing Teams app management settings.
This feature is available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to Teams for Web and Teams for Mac.
This message corresponds to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500379.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in late January 2026 and expected to complete by mid‑February 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-29
updated:
2026-01-29
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing AI workflows powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot to automate routine tasks for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, available on the web or Mac, with control over its availability managed by organization admins through the Teams admin center.
Direct effects for Operations**
AI Workflow Automation
If the new AI workflow templates are introduced without proper preparation, users may face confusion and frustration due to unexpected changes in their workflow processes, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500379
Data Interaction Risks
The introduction of AI workflows that interact with user data without adequate training or guidelines may lead to misuse of data or privacy concerns, impacting user trust and compliance.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=500379
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