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MC1188596: M365 Copilot OpenAI’s Sora 2 available for video generation

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Summary

  • OpenAI’s Sora 2 is integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing users to create AI-generated videos using natural language prompts.
  • Users in the Frontier Program can generate video clips in 720p x 1080p resolution with synchronized audio and replace media in projects.
  • Generated videos are stored in OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online, adhering to security and compliance policies.
  • All interactions are logged and governed by Microsoft Purview policies, ensuring auditability and compliance reporting.
  • Admins can control access through Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing and Entra ID group membership.

Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 21 Nov 2025
Release End: 21 Nov 2025
Services: M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action

History

11/21/2025 Item Added to Message Center

Microsoft Message

Introduction

We’re introducing OpenAI’s Sora 2, an advanced video generation model, into Microsoft 365 Copilot. This integration enables licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users in the Frontier Program to create short, AI-generated videos using natural language prompts. The feature helps organizations accelerate creative workflows while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance.

When this will happen

Preview (Frontier): Available now for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users in the Create experience under the Frontier program.

How this affects your organization

Who is affected: Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users in participating Frontier tenants.

What will happen:

  • Users can generate clips at 720p x 1080p resolution with synchronized audio and realistic visuals:
  • Users can replace media in their video projects with generated clips.
  • Videos are stored in OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online, following your organization’s retention and compliance policies.
  • By default, generative AI video is enabled for Copilot licensed users in participating tenants.
  • Security and compliance: All interactions are logged, encrypted (TLS 1.2 in transit, Customer Key or Microsoft Managed Key at rest), and governed by Microsoft Purview policies (audit logging, retention, eDiscovery, DLP).
  • Responsible AI safeguards: Prompts are screened for inappropriate content; generated videos include visible AI-generated watermarks for transparency.

What you can do to prepare

No configuration or technical admin action is required. However, we recommend that you:

  • Inform your Frontier users about the new generative video capability in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  • Share guidance on how to generate clips and replace media in projects.
  • Update internal documentation if you maintain feature details for your organization.

Learn more:

  • Available today: OpenAI’s Sora 2 in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog
  • Create AI-generated short clips with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Frontier) | Microsoft Support
  • Replace part of a video project with an AI-generated short clip (Frontier) | Microsoft Support

Question Answer

Question: Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?

Answer: Yes. Generated videos are stored in OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online under your organization’s retention and compliance policies.

Question: Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?

Answer: Yes. This change introduces OpenAI’s Sora 2 model into Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users to create AI-generated videos using natural language prompts.

Question: Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?

Answer: Yes. Users can now generate video clips and replace media in projects using AI-generated content directly within Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Question: Does the change alter how admins can monitor, report on, or demonstrate compliance activities e.g., Purview or admin reporting, if so summarize the changes?

Answer: Yes. All interactions are logged and governed by Microsoft Purview policies, ensuring auditability and compliance reporting.

Question: Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?

Answer: Yes. Admins can manage access through Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing and Entra ID group membership.