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Microsoft Previews Copilot Tasks AI for Automated Background Busywork

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Emma Roth

3mo ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Microsoft is previewing a new AI system called Copilot Tasks that handles background busywork using its own cloud-based computer and browser. The feature allows users to describe tasks in natural language and assign them on a recurring, scheduled, or one-time basis, taking the load off users' devices while performing various jobs like scheduling appointments and generating study plans.

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Microsoft is previewing a new AI system, Copilot Tasks, that it says is designed to take care of busywork for you in the background
The feature takes the load off your device using its own cloud-based computer and browser, allowing it to handle a variety of jobs ranging from scheduling appointments to generating study plans while you do something else
you can describe what you need to Copilot Tasks using natural language, and assign Copilot Tasks to complete jobs on a recurring, scheduled, or one-time basis
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Microsoft is launching a new Copilot Tasks feature designed to do busywork for you in the background. Copilot Tasks uses its own computer and browser to navigate the web and get things done on your behalf.

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