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Microsoft Teams

The Microsoft Teams integration allows the AI to access Teams messages, channels, and help you communicate with colleagues.

Capabilities​

With this integration, the AI can:

  • 💬 Read messages - View chats and channels
  • ✍️ Send messages - Post in channels or chats
  • 🔍 Search - Find specific conversations
  • 👥 View teams - See teams and channels
  • 📋 Summarize - Create overviews of discussions

Setting Up​

Step 1: Enable the Integration​

An administrator must first enable Microsoft Teams in the admin panel:

  1. Go to Admin Panel > Integrations
  2. Enable Microsoft Teams
  3. Configure which actions are allowed

Step 2: Connect Your Account​

As a user:

  1. Open the Settings in AI School
  2. Go to Integrations
  3. Click Connect next to Microsoft Teams
  4. Log in with your Microsoft work account
  5. Allow the requested permissions

Usage Examples​

Once connected, you can ask the AI:

  • "What messages are in the 'Marketing' channel?"
  • "Summarize today's discussion in the team"
  • "Send a message to the 'General' channel"
  • "Search for messages about the deadline"
  • "Who sent the last message in this chat?"

Permissions​

PermissionUsage
Read messagesView chats and channels
Send messagesPost messages
View teamsSee teams and members
SearchSearch in conversations
Organization Admin Required

Microsoft Teams integration often requires approval from your organization's Microsoft 365 administrator.

Security​

  • ✅ Azure AD authentication
  • ✅ Same permissions as your account
  • ✅ Audit log in Microsoft 365
  • ✅ Revocable via Microsoft account

Best Practices​

  1. Be careful with sensitive channels - The AI can read what you can read
  2. Check messages - Verify AI-generated messages before sending
  3. Respect channel culture - Use appropriate tone

Limitations​

  • Private chats require individual consent
  • Some organizations have extra restrictions
  • Files in Teams are not automatically accessible (use SharePoint)

Troubleshooting​

Can't Connect?​

  1. Check with your IT admin if Teams integrations are allowed
  2. Verify you're using the correct Microsoft account
  3. Try logging out and back into Microsoft

Messages Not Visible?​

Only channels and chats to which you have access are visible. Check your Teams permissions.