(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Chat: AI disclaimer updates

Message Center ID: MC1181766
Microsoft 365 suite Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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December 2025 January 2026

Summary

Microsoft Copilot Chat's AI disclaimer will be updated with admin controls for customization, including bold text and a custom URL. Rollout starts early December 2025, completing by mid-December for most and mid-January 2026 for GCC High & DoD. Admins should review and prepare accordingly.

Details

Updated December 1, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction:]

We’re updating the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we’re introducing an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.

[When this will happen:] 

Rollout will begin in early December 2025 (previously late November) and complete by:

  • Worldwide & GCC: mid-December 2025 (previously early December)
  • GCC High & DoD: mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • All users of Microsoft Copilot Chat on desktop and web experiences.

What will happen:

  • The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience.
  • Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation:
    • The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
    • Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Screenshots 1 and 2 below: The top image shows the current (default) experience. The bottom image shows the AI Disclaimer with heightened awareness enabled by the admin.

Current experience (default):

Heightened awareness enabled:

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal once available.
  • Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
  • If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
  • Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
  • Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.

Learn more: Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

December 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Copilot Chat's AI disclaimer will always remain visible, with a new admin control to bold the message and add a custom URL to AI policy documentation. Rollout starts late November 2025, completing by mid-December. Admins should review settings, prepare URLs, and update communications accordingly.
New
Microsoft Copilot Chat's AI disclaimer will be updated with admin controls for customization, including bold text and a custom URL. Rollout starts early December 2025, completing by mid-December for most and mid-January 2026 for GCC High & DoD. Admins should review and prepare accordingly.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-04T02:25:01.873Z
New
2025-12-01T23:28:40.060Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated November 3, 2025: We have updated this message to clarify the new experience and to clarify that the AI disclaimer will always be visible

[Introduction:]

We’re updating the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we’re introducing an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.

[When this will happen:] 

Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and complete by:

  • Worldwide & GCC: Early December 2025
  • GCC High & DoD: Mid-December 2025

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • All users of Microsoft Copilot Chat on desktop and web experiences.

What will happen:

  • The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience.
  • Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation:
    • The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
    • Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Screenshots 1 and 2 below: The top image shows the current (default) experience. The bottom image shows the AI Disclaimer with heightened awareness enabled by the admin.

Current experience (default):

Heightened awareness enabled:

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal once available.
  • Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
  • If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
  • Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
  • Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.

Learn more: Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated December 1, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction:]

We’re updating the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we’re introducing an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.

[When this will happen:] 

Rollout will begin in early December 2025 (previously late November) and complete by:

  • Worldwide & GCC: mid-December 2025 (previously early December)
  • GCC High & DoD: mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • All users of Microsoft Copilot Chat on desktop and web experiences.

What will happen:

  • The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience.
  • Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation:
    • The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
    • Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Screenshots 1 and 2 below: The top image shows the current (default) experience. The bottom image shows the AI Disclaimer with heightened awareness enabled by the admin.

Current experience (default):

Heightened awareness enabled:

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal once available.
  • Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
  • If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
  • Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
  • Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.

Learn more: Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

November 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft Copilot Chat: AI disclaimer updates
New
(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Chat: AI disclaimer updates
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Copilot Chat will update its AI Disclaimer experience starting late November 2025, making the disclaimer off by default with an admin toggle to enable it. Enabled disclaimers show bolded text and allow custom URLs. All users see the input box and disclaimer without needing a Copilot license.
New
Microsoft Copilot Chat's AI disclaimer will always remain visible, with a new admin control to bold the message and add a custom URL to AI policy documentation. Rollout starts late November 2025, completing by mid-December. Admins should review settings, prepare URLs, and update communications accordingly.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-31T00:08:03.757Z
New
2025-11-04T02:25:01.873Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction:]

We’re updating the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. Some users found the disclaimer too distracting, while others felt it was too subtle. To address this, we’re introducing admin controls that allow organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.

[When this will happen:] 

Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and complete by:

  • Worldwide & GCC: Early December 2025
  • GCC High & DoD: Mid-December 2025

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Copilot Chat across all endpoints.

What will happen:

  • The AI Disclaimer below the Input Box will be OFF by default.
  • Admins will have a new toggle to enable the disclaimer.
    • If enabled:
      • The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
      • Admins can configure a custom URL or use the default link to Microsoft documentation.
      • Both Starter and Premium users can see the Input Box and the AI Disclaimer (if enabled), so a Copilot license is not explicitly required for visibility.

Screenshot 1 and 2: The top image shows the default experience with no AI Disclaimer visible. The bottom image shows the AI Disclaimer with Heightened Awareness enabled by the admin. user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Review the new AI Disclaimer toggle in the Admin Portal once available.
  • Decide whether to enable the disclaimer for your organization.
  • If enabling, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX. 
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
  • Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.

Learn more: Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated November 3, 2025: We have updated this message to clarify the new experience and to clarify that the AI disclaimer will always be visible

[Introduction:]

We’re updating the AI Disclaimer experience in Microsoft Copilot Chat based on customer feedback. To address this, we’re introducing an admin control that allows organizations to customize how the disclaimer appears, improving user awareness and flexibility.

[When this will happen:] 

Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and complete by:

  • Worldwide & GCC: Early December 2025
  • GCC High & DoD: Mid-December 2025

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • All users of Microsoft Copilot Chat on desktop and web experiences.

What will happen:

  • The AI disclaimer will remain visible in the user experience.
  • Admins will gain the ability to heighten this message and to provide a link to their own documentation:
    • The disclaimer will display bolded text for increased visibility.
    • Admins can configure a custom URL pointing to their AI policy documentation.
Screenshots 1 and 2 below: The top image shows the current (default) experience. The bottom image shows the AI Disclaimer with heightened awareness enabled by the admin.

Current experience (default):

Heightened awareness enabled:

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Review the new AI Disclaimer setting in the Admin Portal once available.
  • Decide whether you want to configure this setting for your organization.
  • If desired, prepare a custom URL to include in the UX.
  • Communicate this change to your helpdesk staff and Copilot users.
  • Update internal documentation if you reference the disclaimer experience.

Learn more: Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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