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Autonomous browsing refers to AI agents that perform real web tasks by navigating websites, filling forms, and clicking buttons without direct user input. In the context of Windows and Microsoft, Copilot Actions demonstrates this capability by using a cloud-based browser to complete tasks like making dinner reservations on OpenTable. However, current implementations remain experimental, struggling with web defenses and verifications while requiring frequent user intervention. The technology shows promise for agentic AI but is not yet reliable enough for unsupervised use. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight the gap between practical demonstrations and dependable assistants, noting that autonomous browsing still feels like a controlled experiment rather than a ready-to-deploy feature.
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    Copilot Actions: Real Web Tasks in the Cloud, Not Ready to Run Your Life

    I asked Microsoft’s Copilot to make a dinner reservation for me, and it did—eventually—by opening a cloud-based browser, navigating OpenTable, filling forms and clicking buttons until a reservation appeared. The result is promising: Copilot Actions can perform real web tasks, but the experience...
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