Interpreter agent in Teams meetings (Copilot)

The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose their own simulated voice or default voices. Rolling out from late March to early April 2025, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins can manage access via PowerShell. The Interpreter agent allows each user to enable real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in multilingual Teams meetings so they can speak and listen in the language of their choice, instantly overcoming language barriers.  Users can opt-in to have Interpreter simulate their voice, helping others identify them more easily and follow the conversation more naturally. Alternatively, users can opt to choose from a set of default voices.   Whether you’re collaborating with global teams or engaging with international clients, the Interpreter agent ensures everyone can speak, listen, and understand without barriers – making meetings more accessible and engaging.  When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025. How this will affect your organization: For users: What you need to do to prepare: For IT administrators: Feature control & customization: Admins can manage access to the Interpreter agent and configure the default behavior of voice simulation for users via PowerShell.  License requirement: To participate in the public preview and use Interpreter in Teams meetings, users must have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Any users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can enable Interpreter during a meeting. Beyond preview access, additional licensing details will be communicated prior to general availability. When using the Interpreter agent for the first time, users need to set up their preferred interpretation settings, including:  Language selection: Choose the language you want to listen to.  Audio volume balance: Adjust the ratio between original and interpreted audio.  Voice preference: Decide whether to use their own simulated voice or one of the default voices for interpretation.  Once set up, these preferences will make future meetings smoother and more intuitive, ensuring a better experience. Since different languages have unique speech structures, grammar rules, and sentence orders, the interpreted audio […]

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