Microsoft Teams Insider Microsoft 365 AI Workplace Update January 2026
Jan 8, 2026
Discover the latest in Microsoft Teams and AI innovations for 2026. Exciting features like Copilot Chat in Teams and new Office app agents are on the horizon. With 26 million Teams Phone users, Microsoft emphasizes community engagement and streamlined collaboration. Hear about device updates from Barco and Yealink, plus insights on scaling Copilot adoption in major firms. This quick overview is packed with announcements, strategies, and future plans to enhance workplace productivity.
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WorkIQ Is Copilot's Differentiator
- Microsoft will differentiate M365 Copilot via WorkIQ, using deep Microsoft 365 context to improve relevance.
- Agents and WorkIQ together aim to make Copilot act directly on work data across apps.
Enable Agents In Office Apps
- Try agents in Office apps to let AI directly edit documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Expect agent features to land in web first, then desktop, starting around February.
Governance Is Crucial For Agent Scale
- Enterprise agent governance is emerging as critical for scale via Agent 365 and Copilot Studio.
- Without governance, agent adoption risks untenable complexity and security gaps.