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Microsoft Autopilot refers to a new class of governed autonomous agents for Microsoft 365, first introduced with Microsoft Scout at Build 2026. Unlike traditional Copilot chat interfaces, Scout operates as an always-on OpenClaw-based assistant that works across Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, desktop, and browser, using Entra identity for governance. It observes work patterns and acts proactively, representing Microsoft's shift toward background autonomous agents that anticipate user needs. Discussions on WindowsForum.com explore the implications of this technology for enterprise IT, security, and user productivity, focusing on how Microsoft Autopilot agents are managed and governed within Microsoft 365 environments.
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    Microsoft Autopilot Outlook Meeting Agent Prototype: Rules, AI Decisions and RSVP Safety Guardrails

    Microsoft's Autopilot team has published a detailed account of how its leader built an agent that handles meeting invites on its own. It uses rules for the routine cases and a "decision model" for the ambiguous ones. The agent is a prototype and not a shipping feature. Omar Shahine is a...
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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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