check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Purview Communication Compliance
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces the AI Reader role for Agent 365, providing read-only access to usage, health, and configuration without admin rights. Available from early May 2026, it enables monitoring and reporting while maintaining security and separation of duties. Role assignment is manual and does not affect existing permissions.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are introducing the AI Reader role for Agent 365 in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This role provides read-only access to agent usage, health, and configuration without requiring Global Administrator permissions. It enables administrators to monitor and report on Agent 365 while maintaining separation of duties and preventing configuration changes.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out this feature in early May 2026 and expect to complete by early May 2026.
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Created:
2026-05-01
updated:
2026-05-01
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Direct effects for Operations**
Introduction of AI Reader Role
Without proper preparation, the introduction of the AI Reader role may lead to confusion among users regarding their access levels and responsibilities, potentially resulting in miscommunication about who can view or report on Agent 365 data.
- roles: Administrators, Users assigned the AI Reader role
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/add-users/about-admin-roles?view=o365-worldwide
Role Assignment Process
If the role assignment process is not clearly communicated, it may lead to delays in users gaining necessary access, impacting their ability to monitor and report on Agent 365, which could hinder operational efficiency.
- roles: Administrators, Users assigned the AI Reader role
- references: https://admin.cloud.microsoft/
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