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The tag always-on ai agents covers discussions about persistent, background AI assistants that observe user activity and act without direct prompts. A key example is Microsoft Scout, an Autopilot agent for Microsoft 365 introduced at Build 2026. Scout operates through Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, desktop, and browser, governed by Entra identity. This represents a shift from chat-based Copilot to autonomous agents that anticipate needs. Topics include enterprise governance, identity integration, and the implications of always-on AI in workplace productivity. The tag focuses on Microsoft's push to normalize proactive, managed AI agents within enterprise environments.
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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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