MC962529 - Viva Learning: AI and Copilot Resources Provider visibility

Service

Microsoft Viva

Published

Dec 20, 2024

Tag

New feature
User impact
Admin impact

Platforms

Desktop

Summary

The AI and Copilot Resources Provider will be visible by default to users with Copilot licenses in Microsoft 365, with rollout starting late December 2024. Admins can manage visibility and permissions for this content, which will also be searchable by users. No admin action is required for the rollout.

More information

The AI and Copilot Resources Provider that powers the out-of-box (OOB) Microsoft Copilot Academy will be visible by default to users who have Copilot licenses. Admins will be able to enable, disable, and apply permissions to the content of this provider.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412064.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late December 2024 and expect to complete by early January 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

If a tenant has at least one Copilot license, Knowledge admins or Knowledge managers will be able to view AI and Copilot Resources Provider by default under Admin > Manage providers tab. They can delete and reconfigure as needed.

They can also apply permissions to the content of this provider through Admin >Manage permissions > Provider tab. 

  • By default, providers content is visible to Copilot licensed users.
  • On applying permissions, the content becomes visible to the selected group.
  • On removing permissions, the content returns to the default behavior.

Users with Copilot licenses will be able to see AI and Copilot Resources Provider content under Browse by > Providers tab on the Home page and under Learning Paths in your organization.


Users with Copilot licenses will also be able to search for AI and Copilot Resources content:


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.