Microsoft 365 Copilot adds watermarks for AI-generated content
Microsoft 365 Copilot has introduced watermarking for AI-generated video and audio content to increase transparency and prevent misuse. The feature is available on Windows, Web, Android, iOS, and Mac.
What happened?
Between 17 June and 1 July 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot implemented a feature to add watermarks to AI-generated video and audio content. These watermarks are intended to identify content produced or modified using artificial intelligence within Microsoft 365. A policy setting controls the ability of organisations to enable visual or auditory watermarks.
Key facts
| Uppdateringsdatum | 1 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Funktion | Vattenstämplar för AI-genererat innehåll |
| Tillgängliga plattformar | Windows, Web, Android, iOS, Mac |
| Roadmap ID | 547831 |
”To help provide additional transparency about what content has been generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365, watermarks can be added to videos and audio content.”
”Adding watermarks increases transparency and helps prevent misuse or misattribution of AI-generated content.”
Why it matters
The introduction of watermarking is part of an initiative to increase transparency regarding AI-generated content. This helps counteract misuse and the incorrect attribution of AI-created material. The feature is being rolled out to clarify the origin of digital assets produced using AI technology.
Who is affected?
Users of Microsoft 365 Copilot on platforms such as Windows, Web, Android, iOS, and Mac are directly affected, as their AI-generated video and audio files may now be watermarked. Companies and organisations using Copilot gain a tool to manage transparency and compliance surrounding generative AI.
What else you should know
The feature is part of Microsoft's broader commitment to responsible AI development and transparency, tracked under Roadmap ID 547831.
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