Copilot Interpreter Agent

Since early 2025, it has been available in public preview, and now it’s officially being rolled out – the Copilot “Interpreter Agent” from Microsoft Teams. And it has the potential to fundamentally change the way we communicate in international meetings.

What is the “Interpreter Agent”?

The Interpreter Agent is an AI-powered language interpreter in Microsoft Teams that translates spoken language in real time – from speech to speech, not just as subtitles. It currently supports nine languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and more.

Unlike traditional subtitles or translation features, the Interpreter Agent provides a natural, spoken translation that integrates directly into the flow of conversation. This makes it especially valuable for meetings where nuances, tone, and spontaneous interaction matter.

What can the Agent do

What can the Agent do – and how does it help in everyday work?

In an increasingly globalized work environment, multilingual communication is part of daily business – but it also presents challenges. The Interpreter Agent helps overcome these challenges by enabling:

International project teams to collaborate more efficiently without relying on a shared language.
Customer meetings with international partners to become smoother and more professional.
Onboarding of new employees from different language backgrounds to be more inclusive and easier to understand.

A real-world example: A German sales team holds a virtual meeting with a potential customer in Mexico. The customer speaks Spanish, the team speaks German. The Interpreter Agent translates both sides simultaneously – each participant hears the other party in their own language. This saves time, reduces misunderstandings, and builds trust.

How does the Interpreter Agent work in practice?

Activating it is incredibly simple:

The translation happens with only minimal delay and is impressively accurate – even when it comes to technical terms or idiomatic expressions.

1. During a Teams meeting, click on “More actions” (⁝).

2. Select “Language and speech” > “Enable interpreter”.

3. Choose your target language.

4. Optional: Enable voice rendering – either with a neutral AI voice or one that resembles your own.

5. Click “Enable” – and the translation begins instantly.

Why should you try the Interpreter Agent?

Why should you try the Interpreter Agent in your next meeting?

You work in a multilingual team? The Interpreter Agent ensures true equality in communication.

You want to avoid misunderstandings and communicate more efficiently? Now is the perfect time to give it a try.

You aim to break down barriers and create more inclusive meetings? That’s exactly what the Agent was built for.

You want to save on travel costs without sacrificing personal interaction? The Interpreter Agent brings you closer – even virtually.

Privacy & Security

With AI-powered tools, data privacy is always a key concern. Microsoft emphasizes that all translations are processed in real time and not stored. Data processing complies with Microsoft 365’s strict compliance standards – an important factor for organizations with high security requirements.

Conclusion

The Copilot Interpreter Agent is more than just a translation tool – it’s a real gamechanger for collaboration in global teams. It makes meetings more inclusive, efficient, and human. Try it out and experience how effortless communication can be.