Microsoft Develops OpenClaw-Inspired AI Agents for Copilot

Microsoft is developing new AI agent features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot assistant, drawing inspiration from the open-source platform OpenClaw to enable more autonomous task performance in enterprise settings. The enhancements, aimed at creating always-on agents that operate continuously on behalf of users, are expected to be showcased at the company's upcoming Build developer conference in June.

The initiative focuses on building secure, persistent AI agents capable of handling multistep tasks without constant user input. These agents could monitor users' Outlook inboxes and calendars to generate daily to-do lists, draft reports, schedule meetings, or manage workflows across applications like Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Unlike traditional chat-based assistants, the new capabilities would allow agents to run in the background, breaking down complex goals into sequential actions over extended periods.

Omar Shahine, Microsoft's corporate vice president, confirmed the company's exploration of OpenClaw-like technologies. "We are exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context," Shahine said. Microsoft officials emphasized that the agents will...