Transform your creative workflow with AI-generated video – what it means for IT
We're excited to announce that OpenAI's Sora 2—their breakthrough video and audio generation model—is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This integration brings professional-grade AI video creation directly into your familiar Microsoft 365 environment, empowering users to generate compelling video content while maintaining the enterprise security and compliance standards you expect from Microsoft.
Building on our commitment to rapidly deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities, this integration transforms how organizations create video content. The Create experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot, allows users to generate various visual content, and now generative AI videos with Sora 2, using natural language prompts with prompt templates to inspire your creations.
The bottom line up front
AI-powered video generation arrives in your enterprise environment: Licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now access Sora 2's advanced video generation capabilities in the Create experience via the Frontier program , for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users who are who are opted in.
IT maintains control and visibility: Admins will have the ability to enable or disable Sora 2 functionality through a dedicated admin toggle which will be enabled when the feature is generally available. The content generated remains within your Microsoft 365 boundary with full Microsoft Purview data security and compliance controls, including audit logging, retention policies, and eDiscovery, as part of the Copilot Control System.as part of the Copilot Control System.
Enterprise-grade security from day one: Your data stays protected by Microsoft's encryption, privacy safeguards, and compliance certifications. The Microsoft Product Terms and Data Protection Addendum apply to Sora 2 interactions.
Understanding Sora 2's breakthrough capabilities
Sora 2 brings several game-changing features Microsoft 365 Copilot video creation: Microsoft 365 Copilot video creation:
Physically accurate video generation
In Sora 2, if a basketball player misses a shot, it will rebound off the backboard—the model’s respect of physics is far improved compared to prior versions. This physical accuracy means your generated videos look believable, with objects that move naturally and interact realistically.
Synchronized audio and dialogue
As a general purpose video-audio generation system, Sora 2 is capable of creating sophisticated background soundscapes, speech, and sound effects with a high degree of realism. Your videos aren't just visual—they include audio designed to match the action on screen.
Advanced controllability
The model is a big leap forward in controllability, able to follow intricate instructions spanning multiple shots while accurately persisting world state, and excels at realistic, cinematic, and anime styles. Users can specify camera angles, shot types, and artistic styles of their choice.
How it works in Microsoft 365 Copilot
When users access Microsoft 365 Copilot and navigate to Create, they'll have the option to create a video project or create a clip using Sora 2. Ask Copilot to "generate a video of a cat jumping over the moon," and Copilot may ask for clarification before choosing whether to use the existing video creation capabilities (which use stock footage) or the new Sora 2 model for AI generation.
Users work within the familiar Copilot interface they already know, with the enterprise protections they rely on. Generated videos are stored in OneDrive for Business, maintaining your existing workflow while adding powerful new capabilities.
Data protection and security
Your data stays in Microsoft's boundary
Sora 2 models are hosted within Microsoft's environment. This means:
- For Sora 2 generated videos a visible “AI-generated” watermark will overlay the video to help ensure AI-generated content is identifiable and accountable.
- While sensitivity labels cannot be applied directly to video files, Purview can detect sensitive information types (SITs) in video titles, transcripts, or other metadata, and DLP policies will enforce protection based on these detections.
- Data used for Sora 2 is encrypted with TLS 1.2.
- Customer Key encryption applies to OneDrive and SharePoint content, including videos generated with Sora 2.
RAI safeguards built in
OpenAI trained the Sora 2 models with RAI safeguards built in, and Microsoft has implemented additional RAI safeguards against AI-focused risks such as harmful content and prompt injections, and for content copyright concerns, Microsoft provides protected material detection and our Customer Copyright Commitment within the prompt, but not within the generated video content.
Admin controls you can trust
The implementation includes a specific Sora 2 admin control that allows IT to enable or disable the use of this model across your organization. This toggle is separate from other content creation controls, and will be usable by admins at public preview. You maintain authority over whether and how your organization uses Sora 2 for AI video generation.
Comprehensive data security and compliance integration
Your existing Microsoft Purview controls extend to Sora 2 generated content:
- Audit Logging: Interactions with Microsoft 365 Copilot, including with Sora 2, are logged and traceable.
- Communication Compliance: Detect, capture, and take remediation actions for video generating prompts that contain inappropriate information, including harassment or sensitive content.
- Retention Policies: Generated videos saved in SharePoint and OneDrive for Business follow their respective retention policies for retention and/or deletion. The prompts and responses with Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate the video also follow its retention and/or deletion policy according to your organization’s rules and regulations.
- Data loss prevention: Prevent unintentional or accidental sharing of sensitive information in your videos both inside and outside of your organization with a data loss prevention (DLP) policy. DLP alerts are triggered when checking for sensitive information in the keywords in the title, transcript, or other information in the video metadata.
- eDiscovery: eDiscovery supports video search, playback, and export. The file can be identified and collected by searching specific SharePoint or OneDrive locations, or alternatively, searching for the video title or words in the transcript. Video metadata such as transcripts, chapters, or custom thumbnails are supported in eDiscovery for review and export, as does the prompts and responses used to generate the video.
- Insider Risk Management: Tracks user behaviors with video files as part of office indicators.
Conclusion
The integration of OpenAI's Sora 2 into the Create experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot marks a significant milestone in enterprise AI adoption. It demonstrates that organizations don't have to choose between innovation and security—you can have both.
With IT firmly in control through admin toggles, audit capabilities, and compliance integration, your organization can embrace AI video generation on your terms. Your data stays protected by Microsoft's encryption, privacy safeguards, and compliance certifications, as the Microsoft Product Terms and Data Protection Addendum apply to Sora 2 interactions, while your users gain access to breakthrough creative capabilities.
As AI continues to transform how we work, partnerships like this ensure enterprises can adopt new technologies responsibly. Sora 2 in Microsoft 365 Copilot isn't just about making videos—it's about reimagining what's possible when cutting-edge AI meets enterprise-grade security.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Availability
Q: When is Sora 2 available in Microsoft 365 Copilot? A: Sora 2 integration is available today for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users in Frontier .
Q: Which apps support Sora 2 video generation? A: Access is through the Microsoft 365 Copilot app Create experience, with storage options in Microsoft Clipchamp and OneDrive for Business.
Admin Controls and Governance
Q: How can IT disable Sora 2 if needed? A: A specific Sora 2 admin toggle is rolling out late November 2025.
Q: Can we restrict Sora 2 to specific users or groups? A: The admin control allows you to enable or disable Sora 2 organization-wide, or scope to specific users and groups.
Q: How are generated videos retained? A: Videos follow SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business retention policies, with priority cleanup options available.
Security and Compliance
Q: Is OpenAI processing our data? A: No. Sora 2 is hosted within the Microsoft environment.
Q: Can Purview scan video content for compliance? A: Currently, Purview controls work at the file and text level, not on video content. Communication Compliance monitors prompts, and transcripts (if generated via Microsoft Clipchamp) become searchable metadata.
Q: Are videos watermarked as AI-generated? A: Yes. Sora 2 generated videos include visible watermarks for transparency.
Q: How does copyright protection work? A: The OpenAI Sora 2 System Card describes the copyright protection system utilized to mitigate potential copyright infringement. For content copyright concerns, Microsoft also provides protected material detection and our Customer Copyright Commitment.
Technical Capabilities
Q: What video formats and durations are supported? A: Initially, Microsoft 365 Copilot integration of Sora 2 will support 1280 x 720 resolution and up to 12-seconds video duration.
Q: Is audio included in generated videos? A: Yes. Sora 2 may generate synchronized audio including dialogue, sound effects, and ambient sounds.
Q: Will Cameo avatar feature be available? A: No. Microsoft 365 Copilot will not support Cameo.
Data Protection
Q: Where is video data stored? A: Videos are stored in your SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business, following existing data residency commitments.
Q: Is video content used to train AI models? A: No. Microsoft does not use your content to train AI models, maintaining our enterprise privacy commitments.
Q: What encryption is applied? A: TLS 1.2. Customer Key or Microsoft Managed Key encryption at rest applies to stored videos in OneDrive and SharePoint, depending on your admin configurations.
Ready to transform your organization's video creation capabilities? Contact your Microsoft representative to ensure your Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are configured for maximum value. For technical documentation and updates, visit the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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