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Cybersecurity
Microsoft Teams admin policy adds approval gate for external AI bots
Source headline: Microsoft Adds New Teams Controls to Block Unauthorized AI Bots From Meetings
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
2 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
Microsoft has introduced new admin controls in Teams to manage external AI bots that join meetings. The policy requires organizer approval for such bots, improving oversight of automated participants. Organizations can use the setting to reduce the risk of untrusted automation entering sensitive sessions. This is aimed at increasing visibility and control over who can participate via AI integrations. Teams administrators should review and configure the relevant external bot policies before relying on current meeting workflows.
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Microsoft Adds New Teams Controls to Block Unauthorized AI Bots From Meetings
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