Researcher and Analyst remain available to all M365 Copilot license users even if Copilot agents are disabled in Agents Settings. This update, rolling out from December 15, 2025, affects IT admins managing agent access and requires reviewing access controls and updating documentation accordingly.
Applies to: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
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