Summary
- Copilot connectors will extend Work IQ APIs so AI agents can use data and tools from connected enterprise systems.
- Organizations that already use Copilot connectors can reuse those connections for richer, more context-aware agent experiences across Microsoft 365 and external systems.
- Existing administrator controls, permissions, and governance policies for Copilot connectors continue to apply.
- No additional administrator action is required, and data sources connected in Copilot Chat will automatically be available through Work IQ APIs subject to existing controls.
Primary Service: M365 Copilot
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 30 Nov 2026
Release End: 31 Dec 2026
Services: Graph, M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature, User Adoption
History
11/5/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Copilot connectors will extend Work IQ beyond Microsoft 365 by making data and tools from connected enterprise systems available to AI agents through Work IQ APIs. Organizations can use their existing Copilot connector investments to build richer, more context-aware agentic experiences across Microsoft 365 and enterprise systems without requiring separate connector setup or management.
Existing administrator controls, permissions, and governance policies for Copilot connectors will continue to apply.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late November 2026 and expect to complete by late December 2026
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Organizations using Work IQ APIs and Copilot connectors
Platforms and services
Microsoft 365 Copilot, Work IQ APIs, and Copilot connectors
What will happen
- Work IQ APIs will be able to use data and tools from connected enterprise systems through Copilot connectors.
- Organizations can use existing Copilot connector investments without separate connector setup or management.
- Existing administrator controls, permissions, and governance policies for Copilot connectors will continue to apply.
Action required and recommendations
No additional administrator action is required.
Data sources already connected by users in Copilot Chat will automatically become available through Work IQ APIs, subject to existing permissions and administrator controls.
Learn more
Microsoft Work IQ API | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
This change introduces or modifies AI or agent capabilities that can access customer data through Work IQ APIs using Copilot connectors to access connected enterprise systems. Existing permissions and governance controls continue to apply.