Microsoft Edge: Introducing a new policy that can enable/disable Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Edge for Business from showing in the toolbar

🚨 The Signal: A new Edge policy allows organisations to enable or disable the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat icon in the Edge for Business toolbar. This provides granular control over Copilot visibility and access within the browser.

The Impact

Admins are affected by a new policy to manage Copilot visibility, reducing potential for unauthorised AI use.

• Security Teams: Gain control over Copilot visibility, reducing shadow IT risk.
• Admins: New policy to manage browser UI, impacting deployment and configuration.
• End Users: May see Copilot icon removed, affecting their access to AI assistance.
• Compliance Teams: Enhanced ability to enforce AI usage policies within the browser.

The Action

1. Review existing Edge for Business policies for AI integration.
2. Determine organisational stance on Copilot Chat visibility in Edge.
3. Implement the 'Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled' policy via Group Policy or Intune.
4. Communicate changes to end-users regarding Copilot Chat icon availability.

Domain: M365-Apps · Impact: medium · Workload: M365 Apps · Essential Eight: User Application Hardening · ISM: ISM-1412, ISM-1485, ISM-1486, ISM-1542, ISM-1585, ISM-1667, ISM-1668, ISM-1669, ISM-1670, ISM-1823, ISM-1824, ISM-1859, ISM-1860