Microsoft Testing OpenClaw-Style AI Agent Features for Copilot Assistant
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Summary
Microsoft is exploring integration of OpenClaw-style AI agent technology into its Copilot AI assistant, aiming to create an always-on autonomous system that can complete tasks for users. The company confirmed it's testing these features as part of efforts to make Microsoft 365 Copilot run continuously and handle tasks autonomously.
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The test reportedly comes as part of efforts to make Microsoft 365 Copilot 'run autonomously around the clock' while completing tasks on behalf of users
Omar Shahine, Microsoft's corporate vice president, confirmed to The Information that the company is 'exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context'
OpenClaw is an open-source platform that allows users to create AI-powered agents that run locally on a user's device
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