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Summary
The AI administrator role in Microsoft 365 admin center authorizes users to manage Copilot settings, with a rollout starting in January 2025. No admin action is required for this update.
Details
The Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center is the central place to manage Microsoft 365 Copilot settings in your organization. The AI administrator role will authorize users with this role to update all settings within the Settings section of the Copilot page.
Note: Image is meant to be representative of Copilot settings. Copilot settings in your tenant may vary based on product and feature eligibility.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
How this will affect your organization:
Users with the AI administrator role will be authorized to update all settings in the Copilot page in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Additional information:
- Ignite 2024 - What's new for Microsoft 365 and Copilot admins
- Commonly used Microsoft 365 admin center roles
This feature update is available by default.
What you need to do to prepare:
This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.