Microsoft makes major AI U-turn following user revolt — will let Teams users turn off Copilot, Facilitator and…

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  • Microsoft Teams will now let users turn off its AI tools
  • Copilot, Facilitator and Intelligent recap all affected
  • Users will be able to pick and choose which AI tools they want on Teams

Microsoft has apparently backed down in plans to introduce a host of AI tools across Teams after it faced a major backlash from users.

In recent weeks, the company has revealed several new AI-powered Teams features it says will help boost user productivity and efficiency, offering the likes of catch-up tools, note-taking and even translation.

However, following an apparent fightback from users, the company says it will now offer a simple toggle to turn off its "Meeting AI" features on your calls.

Turn off AI in Microsoft Teams

The news was outlined in an admin center post, seemingly admitting the company might have overdone its AI expectations.

“Microsoft Teams will add an in-meeting toggle for licensed...

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