Microsoft announces Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on OpenClaw
Hacker News (AI keywords)12 days agoNew ToolMicrosoft unveiled Scout at Build as a new “autopilot” agent for Microsoft 365. It can connect across Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint, use an Entra identity, and interact with external apps through MCP. The release is experimental for Frontier customers, with security controls required. Analysts warn Scout may amplify existing governance problems because it can act on data, not merely surface it.
Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw
The Verge AI12 days agoNew ToolMicrosoft is launching Scout, an always-on AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw. It integrates with Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, enabling businesses to assign virtual assistants to employees. Mentioned tasks include calendar organization, expense reporting, and drafting emails, while the supplied excerpt does not fully explain how Scout differs from Copilot.
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
The Verge AI17 days agoReleaseMicrosoft is launching a revamped Microsoft 365 Copilot with a cleaner design and claimed 2x faster loading. The update also aims to make Copilot responses more reliable, structured, and easier to scan. The redesign is rolling out across desktop and mobile devices, focusing on everyday usability rather than a stated model upgrade.