MC1230459 | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Voice tethering

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Microsoft Teams

Last Updated

2026-06-15T17:21:51.947Z

Published

2026-02-10T23:10:21Z

Message ID

MC1230459

Updated June 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Voice tethering builds on the recent introduction of Sign Language Mode in Microsoft Teams. When a sign language interpreter voices on behalf of a Deaf or hard‑of‑hearing (D/HH) participant, Teams will now attribute captions, transcripts, and meeting intelligence—such as Copilot notes, summaries, action items, and insights—to the D/HH participant rather than the interpreter. This update ensures accurate representation in meetings, clarifies who is contributing to the conversation, and improves downstream meeting accuracy and accountability. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID...

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