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Copilot Product Controls

MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-08-06 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Microsoft removed the Domain Exclusion feature from Microsoft 365 Copilot shortly after introducing it. The feature had allowed administrators to block up to 1,000 web domains from influencing Copilot responses, addressing concerns about unreliable web content. The rollback leaves organizations without that control while Microsoft evaluates next steps, potentially affecting enterprise confidence in Copilot governance and content controls.

Key facts

• Microsoft removed the Domain Exclusion feature from Microsoft 365 Copilot days after rolling it out; the feature allowed administrators to block up to 1,000 web domains from influencing Copilot's answers. source