Microsoft is testing new features for Microsoft 365 Copilot inspired by the open-source platform Openclaw, according to The Information. The goal is to make the AI assistant more autonomous so it can perform tasks automatically on behalf of the user.
The technology behind Openclaw gained popularity earlier this year; it allows users to build AI agents that work more independently on the computer. At the same time, experts have warned of major security concerns about the highly advanced tool.
Microsoft’s solution could, for example, monitor emails in Outlook and a user’s calendar and then suggest daily tasks and priorities. The company is also reportedly exploring AI agents for various professional roles, such as marketing, sales, and finance, where each agent would have limited permissions to reduce security risks.
Microsoft is expected to showcase parts of its work during its Build developer conference in June.