ToolsThe story, in brief
No longer just a Copilot, Microsoft's AI wants to take the wheel
Microsoft just shipped an always-on AI agent that executes work autonomously. The bet: companies will trade control for velocity.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Microsoft is evolving Copilot from an assistant into an autonomous agent that can take independent action on workflows. This represents a major shift in enterprise AI adoption—from augmentation to automation—and signals how the company plans to compete in the agentic AI era.
The key facts
5 to knowMicrosoft transitioning Copilot from assistant to always-on autonomous agent
Agent designed to execute tasks without constant human intervention
Trust/control trade-off is central to the product pitch
Positions Microsoft in the agentic AI deployment race
Published June 3, 2026 — recent product evolution
Go to the source
The Register AI/MLtheregister.com
Publisher excerpt: Always-on agent promises to keep work moving, provided you trust it with practically everything