Microsoft is testing new AI agent capabilities within Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to introduce features similar to tools like OpenClaw while prioritising enterprise-grade security and control. The company confirmed that the initiative is focused on enabling more autonomous, always-on agents capable of executing multi-step tasks over extended periods.
The development builds on Microsoft’s recent expansion of agent-based tools, including Copilot Cowork and Copilot Tasks, which are designed to perform actions across applications rather than simply provide responses. These systems operate in the cloud and incorporate AI models such as Anthropic’s Claude, reflecting Microsoft’s broader multi-model strategy.
The potential addition of more advanced agent functionality signals Microsoft’s intent to compete in the growing AI agent ecosystem, where demand is increasing for tools that can automate complex workflows while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and governance.
