Microsoft introduces Scout, an always-on autonomous AI agent for Microsoft 365
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Anamarija Pogorelec
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Summary
Microsoft has introduced Scout, a new type of AI agent for Microsoft 365 that operates autonomously in the background without requiring user prompts. Unlike traditional workplace AI assistants that wait for queries, Scout is an "always-on Autopilot" that carries its own identity, learns work patterns, and runs continuously across applications and systems. It is governed by Microsoft Entra identity and Purview access controls, marking a shift toward persistent, proactive AI in the workplace.
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· 4 pulledMicrosoft is putting a different kind of agent inside its Office applications, one designed to keep operating in the background once a person stops paying attention.
The company introduced Microsoft Scout, calling it the first entry in a category it labels Autopilots.
Autopilots are always-on agents that run autonomously and carry their own identity.
They stay active across a user's applications and systems, learn how work g
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