'A new category of agents': Microsoft reveals Scout, its first "Autopilot", which wants to change how you work for good
Microsoft has introduced Autopilots, a new category of AI agents designed to operate autonomously in the background. The first of these, named Scout, integrates with Microsoft 365 applications to help users focus on important tasks. Users can customize their Autopilots, setting permissions and styles to suit their needs.
- ▪Microsoft unveiled Autopilots, a new form of AI agents that run autonomously in the background.
- ▪Scout is the first Autopilot, designed to integrate with Microsoft 365 apps.
- ▪Users can customize Autopilots, including their names, speaking styles, and permissions.
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Pro 'A new category of agents': Microsoft reveals Scout, its first "Autopilot", which wants to change how you work for good News By Mike Moore published 3 June 2026 Say hello to Autopilots from Microsoft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Mike Moore) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft reveals Autopilots, its next generation of AI agentsAutopilots will operate in the background, carrying out tasks on your behalfMicrosoft Scout is the first Autopilot, linking into your Microsoft 365 appsMicrosoft has announced the launch of…
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