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Message ID: MC1005508
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva: Feature Access Management for Copilot features will support the AI administrator role. As communicated in MC985479 Microsoft 365 admin center: AI administrator role authorization to manage Copilot settings (published January 22, 2025), the AI administrator role is a newly introduced role for AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot administration that enables admins to manage Microsoft Copilot efficiently without requiring extensive Global admin permissions.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Feature Access Management allows authorized admins to create access policies, enabling them to tailor the deployment of certain Viva features based on local and regulatory requirements. After this rollout, Copilot features in Viva with existing Feature Access Management controls can also be managed by AI admins. Also, all future Copilot features will have AI admin access by default. Admins can manage Copilot feature controls through the Feature Access Management in the Viva admin center, the dedicated Copilot settings page in the Microsoft 365 admin center, or with Microsoft PowerShell.
Please see below for a complete list of Viva Copilot features that AI administrators can now manage through access policies:
- Copilot in Microsoft Viva Engage
- Copilot in Microsoft Viva Goals
- Copilot Dashboard
- Copilot Dashboard Auto Enablement
- Copilot Dashboard Delegation
- Copilot Assisted Value
- Copilot in Microsoft Viva Insights
Note: Copilot in Microsoft Viva Glint is currently not managed by Feature Access Management and is in transition to be supported, as communicated in MC1004409 Microsoft Viva Glint: Use Feature Access Management in Viva for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Glint (published February 12, 2025). After this transition is complete, AI administrators will have access to manage this feature as well.
Admins with the AI administrator role will be able to manage access policies for all Copilot-related features in Viva. This includes both the current Copilot features (listed above) and any future Copilot features that become available in Feature Access Management in Viva.
Admins in other roles (such as Global admins) who already have management access to these feature controls will continue to retain their access.
This feature update will be available by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before or after the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: Microsoft Viva – Feature access management | Microsoft Learn
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming rollout of Feature Access Management for Microsoft Viva is set to bring some exciting changes for both admins and users, and it’s hard not to feel a bit of anticipation—like waiting for your favorite show to come back after a cliffhanger season finale!
For admins, this update introduces the AI administrator role, which will streamline the management of Copilot features without needing the extensive permissions of a Global admin. This means less time navigating the labyrinth of settings and more time focusing on strategic initiatives. With the ability to create tailored access policies, admins can ensure that the deployment of Viva features aligns with local and regulatory requirements—like having a tailor who knows your exact fit!
Users, on the other hand, can look forward to a more personalized experience. With AI admins managing access policies, there’s a promise of smoother interactions with Copilot features across various Viva applications. Whether it’s Copilot in Viva Engage or Insights, users will likely benefit from a more coherent and regulated experience that caters to their specific needs. After all, no one likes a one-size-fits-all approach, especially when it comes to technology!
The overall impact of these changes seems quite significant. By empowering AI admins to manage Copilot features, organizations can expect a more agile and responsive environment. This could lead to increased productivity as both users and admins navigate through their tasks with improved tools and support.
As we gear up for the rollout in mid-February 2025, it’s a great time for everyone to reflect on how these changes might affect their day-to-day operations. Have you thought about how your organization will adapt? Will your users be ready for the new features? Feel free to share your thoughts below—let’s get a conversation going! And for more insights, don’t forget to check out other posts on mwpro.co.uk. Who knows, you might find some hidden gems that will help you navigate this transition even better!