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You can stay connected to public ArcGIS Online content or your own private ArcGIS organizational content, and search for your content in a Chat, Team, or Meeting where they have access to their ArcGIS content.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the challenges has been that the user workflow for searching content can involves numerous clicks to sort and find the ArcGIS content you want to share. With the introduction of Conversational AI, we are enhancing the search functionality in ArcGIS for Teams to provide users a personal workflow with Esri\u2019s AI assistant in ArcGIS for Teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is Conversational AI in ArcGIS for Teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversational AI in ArcGIS for Teams enables you to search for ArcGIS content using natural language within Microsoft Teams. The way you begin your search can vastly differ from how another person might begin their search for ArcGIS content. Here\u2019s an example of a search with a direct statement:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2983980,"id":2983980,"title":"Screenshot 2026-10-02 175506","filename":"Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","filesize":131228,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-for-teams\/mapping\/conversational-ai-using-existing-arcgis-for-teams-search-functionality\/screenshot-2026-10-02-175506","alt":"","author":"353822","description":"","caption":"","name":"screenshot-2026-10-02-175506","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2983977,"date":"2026-10-03 01:19:29","modified":"2026-10-03 01:19:29","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1307,"height":911,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","medium-width":374,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":535,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","large-width":1307,"large-height":911,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","1536x1536-width":1307,"1536x1536-height":911,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","2048x2048-width":1307,"2048x2048-height":911,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506-667x465.png","card_image-width":667,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-175506.png","wide_image-width":1307,"wide_image-height":911}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h6><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">If you provide a direct statement, you can expect a direct response <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">regarding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\"> your original statement, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\"> because the AI Assistant is strictly working <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">within<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW197689535 BCX0\">ArcGIS for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\"> Teams ecosystem to sort through and provide you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197689535 BCX0\">your ArcGIS content.\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI Assistance in ArcGIS for Teams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The search functionality workflow will remain the same as it has always been, where you can search for your ArcGIS content in the ArcGIS for Teams search window. Conversational AI is simply an enhancement to the existing Search functionality, allowing you to streamline your search and have a more human-like interaction with the AI assistant in the Microsoft Teams chat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what does the AI assistant provide you with when searching for information?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if you ask \u201cWhat can ArcGIS for Teams do?\u201d you may receive responses such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cArcGIS for Teams is an integration that allows you to access ArcGIS content and capabilities directly within Microsoft Teams. It enables users to search for maps, layers, and other geographic information system (GIS) content, collaborate on projects, and share insights with team members. You can also use it to view and interact with maps, perform spatial analysis, and access location-based data without leaving the Teams environment. If you have any specific questions or need help with searching ArcGIS items, feel free to ask!\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specifically in ArcGIS for Teams, you can:<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Search and View Content<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Access maps, layers, and other ArcGIS content directly within Microsoft Teams.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaborate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Share maps and data with team members and collaborate on ArcGIS content.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spatial Analysis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Perform spatial analysis and view results within the Teams environment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access Location-Based Data<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Utilize location-based data to gain insights and make informed decisions.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Seamlessly integrate ArcGIS capabilities into your team&#8217;s workflow without leaving Microsoft Teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0By framing your questions around the content you are searching for, you enable the AI Assistant to better identify and expand on relevant ArcGIS items, resulting in more effective searches in ArcGIS for Teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019m having trouble understanding your request\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the AI Assistant cannot understand your statement or it does not connect the specific content to your question, you will get one of the following results:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It provides the closest related ArcGIS content in your current conversation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It lets you know that the AI assistant does not directly understand your input. This way the AI assistant lets you know that it needs more specific conversational input to properly return ArcGIS related content.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2983982,"id":2983982,"title":"Screenshot 2026-10-02 180453","filename":"Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","filesize":71262,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-for-teams\/mapping\/conversational-ai-using-existing-arcgis-for-teams-search-functionality\/screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-2","alt":"","author":"353822","description":"","caption":"","name":"screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2983977,"date":"2026-10-03 01:23:55","modified":"2026-10-03 01:23:55","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1306,"height":768,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","medium-width":444,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":452,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","large-width":1306,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","1536x1536-width":1306,"1536x1536-height":768,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","2048x2048-width":1306,"2048x2048-height":768,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1-791x465.png","card_image-width":791,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-02-180453-1.png","wide_image-width":1306,"wide_image-height":768}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h6><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">Like<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\"> all human-like interactions, not every conversational <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">input<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">can<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">be perfectly understood. There can be misunderstandings during conversations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\"> and if there <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\"> a resolution <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">to an input <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">that is continually requested<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\"> then the AI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">ssistant will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">revert<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">to the existing Search functionality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102586619 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected 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class=\"TextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">When the AI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">ssistant has hit the limit of requests that are not being met, it will respond with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">a similar <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">message<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">the image above<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">. This allows you to continue with your search experience by selecting the standard Search functionality to continue <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\">working<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181458198 BCX0\"> with your ArcGIS content.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181458198 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS for Teams provides details on how you can begin your Search experience. In ArcGIS for Teams, you can search for a variety of items including maps, layers, files, scenes, and apps. You can filter these searches by specific subtypes such as feature layers, ArcGIS StoryMaps, ArcGIS Dashboards, and so on. Additionally, you can specify the source of your search, such as your own (my) content, (my) groups, (my) organization, Living Atlas, or all public items in ArcGIS Online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, you can say, \u201cSearch for feature layers about earthquakes in my organization,\u201d or \u201cFind ArcGIS StoryMaps related to climate change in ArcGIS Living Atlas.\u201d This will help you streamline the search for items within the ArcGIS ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some example prompts that you can use to search for your content:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Search for feature layers about population in my content.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFind ArcGIS StoryMaps related to urban planning in ArcGIS Living Atlas.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Look for .csv files on wildlife data in my organization.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Search for dashboards on traffic analysis in ArcGIS Online.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Find imagery layers of satellite data in my groups.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These prompts help specify the type, subtype, and source for your search in ArcGIS. You can also type in action verb prompts such as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Search, Help, and Reset<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to get additional context, assistance, or start a new conversation in ArcGIS for Teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Activating your ArcGIS for Teams AI Assistant\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are not seeing this functionality, you may need to follow some additional steps to enable the AI assistant in ArcGIS for Teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click and Open the Options Tab in ArcGIS for Teams to sign in to your ArcGIS account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enable AI assistant (beta) <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is switched on to enable generated AI responses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note: Minimum named user (Viewer) account is required to access the AI assistant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%2.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In your ArcGIS Online Organizational account settings, specifically <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Assistants <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enable <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAllow use of AI assistants by members of your organization\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%2.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Security<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> section under <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apps, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disable <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBlock Esri apps and capabilities while they are in beta<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%2.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are not seeing these settings in your ArcGIS Online organization, please reach out to your ArcGIS Online administrator to open the permissions for the listed settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS for Teams has enhanced the standard Search experience to a modern workflow that will now allow you to have natural language processes based on your ArcGIS content and related requests. Start experiencing the ArcGIS AI assistant by typing to your search queries. You can leverage this workflow to expand on your searching, sharing, and collaborating with ArcGIS content throughout Microsoft Teams. 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