Microsoft builds a bouncer to keep bots out of Teams meetings
Microsoft just turned Teams into a VIP nightclub. Only the bots on the list get in.
Why it matters
Microsoft is shipping access control for bot participation in Teams meetings, enabling ISVs to whitelist their agents and control meeting attendee composition—a practical infrastructure play that matters as AI agents become standard meeting participants.
The key facts
9 to knowFeature allows ISVs to register bot names for automatic meeting access
Implements bot allowlist/blocklist capability in Teams
Addresses emerging use case: AI agents as standard meeting participants
Published June 30, 2026
Part of broader Teams platform expansion for agent integration
Microsoft Teams bot access control feature ships
ISVs can whitelist/approve bots for meetings
Addresses unauthorized bot entry and security governance
Enables enterprise control over bot deployment in collaboration workflows
Go to the source
The Register AI/MLtheregister.com
Publisher excerpt: Allows ISVs to put their names on the door so desirable bots always get in