check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available in the admin center by late March 2025, enhancing productivity with AI for routine tasks, insights, and maximizing Microsoft 365 investments. It respects RBAC and requires no configuration changes by admins. A pre-built admin agent will also be introduced.
Details:
Microsoft Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center will soon be generally available. Tenants that have at least one Microsoft 365 Copilot license will be able to access Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center via the Copilot button on the top right corner of the screen. Copilot experiences in the Teams and SharePoint admin centers will be introduced in the coming months as part of this feature set. Admin accounts do not require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to be assigned to them, and no additional action is required.
Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center is a set of experiences that harnesses the value of generative AI to boost Microsoft 365 admins' productivity by streamlining daily work, so admins are empowered to focus on their strategic priorities, make faster decisions, and maximize the value of their investments.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
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Created:
2025-01-01
updated:
2025-01-01
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing Microsoft Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin centers by late March 2025, which uses AI to assist IT administrators with routine tasks and insights while respecting role-based access controls and not making changes without approval.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Dependency on AI for Routine Tasks
Without proper preparation, admins may become overly reliant on AI for routine tasks, leading to potential oversight of critical issues that require human intervention.
- roles: IT Admins, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/copilot-for-microsoft-365-admin
Data Misinterpretation
If admins do not fully understand the insights generated by Copilot, there is a risk of misinterpreting data, which could lead to poor decision-making.
- roles: IT Admins, Data Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/copilot-for-microsoft-365-admin
User Experience Disruption
The introduction of AI features without adequate training may confuse users, leading to frustration and decreased productivity as they adapt to new workflows.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK286?source=sessions
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