Microsoft has announced the wider testing of its new Autopilot feature at this week's Microsoft Build event, a move backed by a post on the company's website. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to develop autonomous agents, or "agents", that can work independently of human input.
The agents are referred to as Autopilots and are described as a new category of automation tools that can perform tasks without human intervention. Each Autopilot has its own unique identity, which allows multiple agents to operate concurrently within a single environment. This flexibility is seen as a significant step forward in the development of autonomous systems.
Scout from M'Soft appears to be one of the first AI-powered agents to gain public attention, with a post on Microsoft's website highlighting its capabilities and features. The company claims that Scout can automate 365 workloads across Microsoft 365 applications, making it an attractive solution for businesses looking to streamline their workflows.