External Bots
The latest External Bots coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Your AI Notetaker May Be Stuck in the Lobby: Microsoft Teams’ New Bot Policy and the July Deadline
If your team relies on an AI meeting assistant to transcribe, take notes, or record your video calls, you may soon find that bot waiting in the lobby—unable to join until a human lets it in....
Microsoft Teams Forces External Meeting Bots to Seek Your Permission Before Joining
Microsoft has closed a long-standing blind spot in Teams meetings. The company is rolling out new admin controls that require manual approval for any external AI bot attempting to join a video...
Microsoft Teams Will Force Suspicious Bots Into Lobby Limbo Starting 2026
Microsoft is building a gatekeeper for the next wave of AI meeting assistants. Starting in 2026, Teams will automatically intercept unrecognized third-party bots and dump them into the meeting lobby,...
Microsoft Teams to Label External Bots in Lobby by May 2026: Security & Transparency
Microsoft is preparing a significant security enhancement for Teams that will fundamentally change how organizations manage automated participants in their meetings. According to the Microsoft 365...