AI Quick Take
- Reporters say Microsoft is piloting OpenClaw-style, locally running agents as part of Copilot to support autonomous task execution.
- The effort targets Microsoft 365 Copilot running continuously on users' behalf and is being evaluated for enterprise use.
Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-style agents inside Copilot, a change reported by The Verge that draws on reporting from The Information. The new tests are described as part of an effort to let Microsoft 365 Copilot run autonomously and continuously to complete tasks on users' behalf.
The reported pilot focuses on integrating agent-style capabilities similar to OpenClaw-an open-source platform that runs AI agents locally on a user's device-into Microsoft's Copilot. Omar Shahine, a Microsoft vice president, confirmed the company is "exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context," indicating the work is aimed at corporate customers rather than just consumer features.
If adopted, locally running Copilot agents would shift some operational and security considerations to end devices and enterprise IT teams, and could change how developers package automations and manage permissions. Readers should watch for further announcements from Microsoft that detail deployment options, developer tooling, and safeguards for autonomous task execution.