Enabling or disabling the conversational AI Companion feature

Account owners, admins, and users can manage the Show conversational AI Companion setting, which allows users to access the AI Companion side panels within the Zoom Workplace app, as well as utilize AI Companion within their browser, including asking questions, generating content, and completing tasks.

If enabled, users will have an AI Companion diamond  in Zoom Workplace that opens a panel where they can ask questions and receive tailored responses from different data sources and contexts available to them.

Learn more about using the AI Companion panel and how Zoom AI Companion features handle your data.

For language availability, review the supported languages for Zoom AI Companion features.

Requirements for enabling or disabling the conversational AI Companion feature

Note: AI Companion may not be available for select verticals and select regional customers. See the Zoom AI Companion Security and Privacy Whitepaper for more information.

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How to enable or disable the conversational AI Companion feature

Enable or disable the conversational AI Companion feature for the entire account

This setting allows account owners or admins to enable or disable Show conversational AI Companion for all users in the account.

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an admin with the privilege to edit account settings.
  2. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture or initials, then click Admin Center.
  3. In the side menu, click Settings .
  4. Click AI Companion.
  5. Under Conversations, click the Show conversational AI Companion toggle to enable or disable it.
  6. If a verification dialog appears, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
  7. (Optional) Select the ZoomMate on the web navigation and Zoom Workplace app navigation bar checkbox to allow users to use ZoomMate in the web browser and Zoom desktop app.
  8. (Optional) Select the Auto-delete AI Companion conversation history after(days), then select between 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or 120 days.
  9. (Optional) Select the Workflow toggle to enable or disable the Workflows features for AI Companion. In addition, the following settings can be managed:
  10. (Optional) Click the Archive AI Companion conversations toggle to enable or disable archiving of AI Companion conversations.
  11. (Optional) To prevent all users in your account from changing these settings, click the lock icon  , and then click Lock to confirm the settings.

Enable or disable the conversational AI Companion feature for a group of users

This setting allows account owners or admins to enable or disable Show conversational AI Companion for a specific group of users. Changes apply only to users in the selected group.

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an admin with the privilege to edit groups.
  2. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture or initials, then click Admin Center.
  3. In the side menu, click Users .
  4. Click Groups.
  5. Click the applicable group name from the list.
  6. In the General configuration section, click Edit product settings.
  7. Click the AI Companion tab.
  8. Under Conversations, click the Show conversational AI Companion toggle to enable or disable it.
  9. If a verification dialog appears, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
  10. (Optional) Select the Auto-delete AI Companion conversation history after(days), then select between 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or 120 days.
  11. (Optional) Click the Workflow toggle to enable or disable the Workflows features for AI Companion. In addition, the following settings can be managed:
  12. (Optional) Click the Archive AI Companion conversations to enable or disable archiving of AI Companion conversations.
  13. (Optional) To prevent all users in the group from changing these settings, click the lock icon  , and then click Lock to confirm the settings.
    Note: If any of the above options are grayed out, they have been locked at the account level and need to be changed at that level.

Enable or disable the conversational AI Companion feature for your personal account

This setting allows individual users to enable or disable Show conversational AI Companion for their personal account. You do not need admin permissions to change the setting, unless it is locked by an admin for the entire account or a group of users.

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
  2. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture or initials, then click My account.
  3. In the side menu, click Settings .
  4. Click AI Companion.
  5. Under Conversations, click the Show conversational AI Companion toggle to enable or disable it.
  6. (Optional) Click the Save and use memories when responding toggle to enable or disable AI Companion's ability to remember helpful information about the user, such as meeting preferences or topics they care about, to personalize their experience.
  7. (Optional) Click the Workflow toggle to enable or disable the Workflows features for AI Companion.
  8. If a verification dialog appears, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
    Note: If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at either the group or account level. You cannot change it yourself and must contact your Zoom admin.