Microsoft Entra: Web categorization changes for Entra Global Secure Access

Microsoft Entra Internet Access will update web categorization in mid-June 2026, adding a new AI Agents category and refining existing ones. Some sites will be reclassified, affecting filtering policies. No action is required, but admins should review and adjust policies as needed.

[What and Why]

We are updating web categorization in Microsoft Entra Internet Access as part of ongoing improvements to accuracy and coverage. These updates introduce new AI-related categories, including AI Agents, and refine existing classifications. As part of this effort, some websites may be reclassified to better reflect their current characteristics. These changes help administrators apply more precise and effective web filtering policies.

[Rollout schedule]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026.

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

• Admins managing Microsoft Entra Internet Access and web filtering policies

Platforms/services

• Microsoft Entra Internet Access
• Global Secure Access

What will happen

• We are introducing a new category, AI Agents, as part of this rollout.
• During the rollout, some websites currently categorized as ArtificialIntelligence will be reclassified into the AI Agents category, which may result in temporary variations in policy behavior until rollout is complete.
• Existing web filtering policies may be affected. Sites that were previously allowed or blocked based on the ArtificialIntelligence category may behave differently after this update.
• No changes are being made to your existing policy configurations.
• The following entries will be removed from the SocialNetworking category:
  • Google+
  • Google+ Posting
  • Google+ Commenting
  • Google+ Photo Upload
  • Google+ Video Upload
  • Ask.fm
  • Ask.fm: Ask
  • Ask.fm: Answer
• Websites may shift between categories, which may affect filtering outcomes.

[Action required or recommendations]

No action is required to receive these updates.

Recommended actions:

• Review your current web filtering policies.
• Add the new AI Agents category where appropriate.
• Validate policy behavior for sites that may be reclassified.
• Review Microsoft Entra Internet Access web filtering documentation to understand category updates.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.