A new report suggests that Microsoft is working on adding advanced agentic AI capabilities to its Copilot assistant, aiming to make it more autonomous and task-driven.
The company is reportedly exploring features inspired by OpenClaw, an open-source platform known for creating AI agents that can operate independently. These upgrades are part of Microsoft’s broader plan to evolve its 365 Copilot suite into a system that can “run autonomously around the clock” and complete tasks on behalf of users.
With these enhancements, Copilot may be able to scan Outlook inboxes and calendars, and generate daily task suggestions automatically. Microsoft is also said to be developing specialised AI agents for roles in marketing, sales, and accounting. These agents are expected to be designed for enterprise users, with limited approval requirements and isolated access within organisations.
The company is likely to showcase some of these features at its Build conference, scheduled to begin on June 2, 2026.
In recent years, Microsoft has expanded Copilot across its ecosystem, adding features like email summarisation in Outlook and transcription in Teams. However, the company recently shifted its focus to “integrating AI where it’s most meaningful,” according to a senior executive.
Microsoft is also “exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context,” a company leader said.
The push aligns with Copilot’s positioning as a productivity tool for businesses. Integrations such as the inclusion of Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot and tools for handling multi-step tasks reflect this direction. Recently, a beta version of Claude for Word was introduced, allowing users to query documents and receive AI-generated answers with references.
OpenClaw itself allows users to build AI agents that run locally on devices. Its growing popularity has raised concerns, as it requires deep access to user data, which could lead to risks like file tampering or deletion. This has led to the development of safer alternatives, including Nvidia’s NemoClaw toolkit.
Microsoft is reportedly working to implement a more secure version of such technology for enterprise use.
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