Microsoft wants to stop unwanted bots from entering Teams meetings
Microsoft is introducing a new admin policy for Teams meetings to prevent unwanted bots from joining, enhancing security and control. The policy detects bots, places them in a lobby for organizer approval, and includes a Bot Identification Program for independent software vendors (ISVs).
Why it matters
This update improves meeting security and user experience by giving organizations greater control over external participants, reducing disruptions from uninvited bots, and fostering a more secure online collaboration environment.
Microsoft wants to stop unwanted bots from entering Teams meetings A new Microsoft Teams admin policy, Manage external bots and their access to meetings , gives organizations greater visibility and control over external bots in meetings. The policy identifies bots and applies safeguards before they are admitted. Microsoft will begin retiring the existing Require verification by participants (CAPTCHA) meeting policy.
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