Microsoft Teams will tag third-party bots trying to join meetings

By Sergiu Gatlan, BleepingComputer

"Microsoft says Teams will soon automatically tag third-party bots in lobbies, allowing organizers to control whether they can join meetings.

As detailed in a new Microsoft 365 roadmap entry, the feature is currently in development and scheduled to roll out in May 2026. When it reaches general availability, it will be available across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS platforms for worldwide standard multi-tenant and GCC cloud environments.

After the rollout, external third-party bots attempting to join a Teams meeting will be distinctly labeled in the lobby rather than blending in with human participants."

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