Microsoft Introduces Agentic AI 'Autopilot' with Scout
TL;DR. Microsoft announced "Autopilot," a new category of agentic AI, starting with its first agent named Scout at Microsoft Build. - Scout operates autonomously across cloud, desktop, and web, connecting to various Microsoft 365 applications. - These always-on agents work in the background to handle tasks like scheduling meetings and flagging important deadlines. - Organizations can set access controls for Autopilot agents, allowing them to act within defined constraints.
- Microsoft introduced 'Autopilot,' a new agentic AI framework.
- Scout is the first Autopilot agent, designed to operate autonomously across Microsoft 365.
- Autopilot agents streamline work by performing background tasks and proactively managing schedules.
- Organizations retain control through adjustable access permissions for these AI agents.
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- No longer just a Copilot, Microsoft's AI wants to take the wheel — theregister.com