Summary
- Microsoft Clipchamp is adding an admin policy control for the AI video creation experience (Create a video / Generate a video in Copilot Create).
- The change affects users who can access Clipchamp AI video project creation and admins who manage Microsoft 365 app policies.
- Admins will be able to allow or restrict access to this capability through Microsoft 365 admin center policy management.
- If your organization wants to block the feature, configure the new Turn off Clipchamp AI video project policy after it becomes available.
- If your organization is fine with users having access, no action is required.
Primary Service: ClipChamp
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 30 Nov 2026
Release End: 01 Dec 2026
Services: Admin, ClipChamp, M365 Apps
Category: Plan for change
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature
History
10/20/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Microsoft Clipchamp is introducing an admin policy control for the Clipchamp AI video creation experience, also known as Clipchamp Generate a video or Create a video in Copilot Create. This control helps organizations manage which users can access the AI-powered video creation capability.
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late November 2026 and expect to complete by early December 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
- Users who have access to Clipchamp Create a video / Generate a video experiences.
- Admins who manage Microsoft 365 app policies.
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft Clipchamp
- Microsoft 365 admin center policy management
What will happen
- Admins will be able to use policy management to control access to Clipchamp AI video project creation.
- If your organization allows employees to use this feature, no action is required.
- If your organization wants to restrict access, admins can configure the Turn off Clipchamp AI video project policy after rollout.
Action Required/Recommendations
No action is required if your organization allows access to the Clipchamp Create a video / Generate a video feature.
To remove access after rollout, admins can go to Microsoft 365 admin center > Admin centers > All admin centers > Microsoft 365 apps > Customization > Policy Management, create or edit a policy, enable the Turn off Clipchamp AI video project policy, and save the changes.
Compliance considerations
Question: Does this change include an admin control?
Answer: Yes. Admins can use policy management to control access to Clipchamp AI video project creation.
Question: Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?
Answer: No. This is not a new generative AI feature. The Create a video experience is an existing feature; this update adds admin control for managing user access.