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Summary
- New capability for IT admins to manage Gen AI applications within organizations using Microsoft Edge policies.
- Admins can block non-Microsoft LLMs and promote Copilot Chat as a compliant alternative.
- A new recommendation will be added to the Microsoft Admin Center homepage for managing Gen AI access.
- Feature requires admin configuration and is available for qualifying Microsoft 365 licenses.
- Affects admins in specific roles and tenants with relevant licenses.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 01 Dec 2025
Release End: 31 Dec 2025
Services: M365
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New Feature, Admin Action
History
11/26/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re introducing a new capability that gives IT admins visibility about controls to manage Gen AI apps within their organization. Admins can use Microsoft Edge policies or other Microsoft 365 controls to manage or block access to these tools. This will ensure Gen AI tools comply with organization’s policy for data control and protection. It also helps them discover Copilot Chat—a secure, compliant, and cost-included alternative.
When this will happen
- Targeted Release (Worldwide): Late November 2025
- General Availability (Worldwide): December 2025
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: Admins with Global Administrator or Edge Administrator roles; Tenants with Microsoft 365 E5, E3, Business Premium, and other qualifying SMB and Enterprise licenses
What will happen:
- A new recommendation will appear on the Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) homepage
- Admins click on recommendation to learn more about managing Gen AI access in their organization.
- Admins can apply Edge policies to block non-Microsoft LLMs
- Copilot Chat will be offered as a secure, compliant alternative
- The feature is opt-in and requires admin configuration
What you can do to prepare
- Confirm that your tenant has a qualifying SMB or Enterprise license
- Ensure Global Admin or Edge Admin roles are assigned to appropriate personnel
Compliance considerations
Compliance Area: Introduces or significantly modifies AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data (for E5 customers only)
Explanation: Yes – The feature surfaces usage of Gen AI tools and recommends blocking them, while promoting Copilot Chat as a compliant alternative.
Compliance Area: Provides end users any new way of interacting with generative AI
Explanation: Yes – Suggestion to use Copilot Chat as a secure, compliant LLM experience that comes with no extra cost