Microsoft Entra: Enhanced Change Notifications for aiInsights Subscriptions – What Admins Need to Know

Microsoft Entra administrators now have access to enhanced change notifications for aiInsights subscriptions. These updates bring new capabilities to create, delete, update, reauthorize, get, and list subscriptions via the Microsoft Graph API, providing better tracking and automation options for AI-related data insights. This change is currently available in Public Preview.

WHAT JUST CHANGED

As of today, Microsoft has enabled change notifications for managing aiInsights subscriptions through the following Microsoft Graph API methods:

• Create subscriptions
• Delete subscriptions
• Update subscriptions
• Get subscription details
• List subscriptions
• Reauthorize subscriptions

These methods are now available in the Microsoft Graph Beta endpoint and are applicable to tenants leveraging aiInsights services. Administrators can use these methods to programmatically manage subscriptions for change notifications related to AI-powered insights.

WHAT’S NEXT ON THE ROADMAP

Based on recent announcements from Microsoft Build and Ignite, future enhancements for change notifications are likely to focus on deeper integration with AI services such as Microsoft Copilot. Admins should prepare for broader use cases involving AI-driven insights across apps like Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint. Additionally, expect increased support for more granular controls and subscription filters, allowing admins to tailor notifications to specific events or data types.

WHY THIS DIRECTION IS BETTER

Previously, managing subscriptions for change notifications involved limited capabilities and cumbersome workflows, often requiring repetitive manual processes or custom scripting. The new API support simplifies subscription management and introduces automation capabilities that save time for admins while ensuring consistency. Compared to competing identity providers, Microsoft’s approach integrates seamlessly with its AI ecosystem, such as Copilot, and provides robust tools for monitoring AI data usage and changes.

ADJACENT CHANGES TO CONSIDER

In addition to the aiInsights subscription updates, Microsoft has been rolling out enhancements to the Entra admin center interface, including a revamped navigation experience and streamlined access to key resources. Admins should familiarize themselves with these changes to optimize their workflows. Furthermore, recent updates to Conditional Access policies now include stronger integration with AI-based risk detection, which complements the aiInsights subscription updates.

WHAT TO DO

1. Review the updated Microsoft Graph API documentation for aiInsights subscriptions.
2. Update any existing scripts or workflows used for subscription management to leverage the new API capabilities.
3. Test the new methods in a development or staging environment before rolling out changes to production.
4. Consider how aiInsights change notifications can be integrated with other identity and access management workflows.
5. Prepare for future roadmap updates by regularly reviewing Microsoft announcements and documentation.

CHECK IT YOURSELF

Use the following PowerShell script to audit existing aiInsights subscriptions and verify configuration details:

# Import the Microsoft Graph module
Import-Module Microsoft.Graph.Identity.DirectoryManagement

# Connect to Microsoft Graph
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Subscription.Read.All"

# Function to list subscriptions with pagination
Function Get-AIInsightsSubscriptions {
    $Subscriptions = @()
    $RequestUri = "https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/subscriptions"

    Do {
        $Response = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri $RequestUri -Headers @{Authorization = "Bearer $(Get-MgContext).AccessToken"}
        $Subscriptions += $Response.value
        $RequestUri = $Response.'@odata.nextLink'
    } While ($RequestUri)

    Return $Subscriptions
}

# Retrieve and display subscriptions
Try {
    $Subscriptions = Get-AIInsightsSubscriptions
    $Subscriptions | Format-Table Id, Resource, ExpirationDateTime
} Catch {
    Write-Error "Error retrieving subscriptions: $_"
}

PORTAL PATH

To manage aiInsights subscriptions directly in the Entra admin center:

1. Navigate to Microsoft Entra admin center.
2. Go to Monitoring & Alerts > Change Notifications.
3. Locate the Subscriptions section to view and manage aiInsights subscriptions.

BOTTOM LINE

Enable the new change notification capabilities to streamline aiInsights subscription management and integrate with your broader administrative workflows. Test the functionality early to incorporate it into your identity governance strategy and stay ahead of upcoming enhancements to Microsoft’s AI-driven services.