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The always-on agent tag covers discussions about Microsoft Scout, an autonomous agent for Microsoft 365 introduced at Build 2026. Scout operates as an always-on OpenClaw-based assistant within Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and the desktop, governed by Entra identity. It represents a shift from Copilot as a chat interface to a background agent that observes work and acts proactively. Topics include enterprise deployment, identity governance, and the implications of always-on AI in productivity tools.
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    Microsoft Scout Autopilot: Governed Autonomous Agent for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft introduced Microsoft Scout on June 2, 2026, at Build in San Francisco and online as its first “Autopilot” agent for Microsoft 365, an always-on OpenClaw-based assistant that works through Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, the desktop, the browser, and governed Entra identity. The...
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