Microsoft has introduced Scout, a new AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365, based on the OpenClaw framework. Scout is designed to be an always-on, adaptive assistant that learns user preferences and automates tasks like calendar management and meeting agenda drafting. It requires a GitHub Copilot subscription and operates across desktop and web platforms, connecting to various user systems securely with continuous policy checks. This launch is part of a broader set of AI innovations announced at Microsoft's Build event, aiming to enhance productivity with personalized AI support.
Microsoft introduced the Agent Control Specification (ACS), an open-source standard designed to help developers set clear policies for AI agents. ACS allows defining what AI agents can or cannot do, when human approval is needed, and what actions mus...
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