Trending Now - Microsoft Explores New Always-on Agents for Enterprise Use

WHO:

The Verge - Omar Shahine confirmed that Microsoft is "exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context."

The Verge - Omar Shahine is Microsoft’s corporate vice president.

TechCrunch - Microsoft is the organization involved in exploring new technologies.

Techmeme - Aaron Holmes is the author reporting on Microsoft's initiatives.

WHAT:

The Verge - Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for its Copilot, aiming to make it "run autonomously around the clock" while completing tasks on behalf of users.

TechRadar - Microsoft is developing its own version of OpenClaw that aims to be more secure and proactive, potentially replacing human tasks.

The Verge - Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw-style features into its Copilot AI assistant to enhance its capabilities.

The Verge - The always-on version of Microsoft 365 Copilot could monitor a user’s Outlook inbox and calendar and provide a list of suggested tasks each day.

TechRadar - Microsoft is developing its own version of OpenClaw that aims to be more secure and proactive, potentially replacing human tasks.

The Verge - Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for its Copilot, aiming to make it "run autonomously around the clock" while completing tasks on behalf of users.

The Verge - The always-on version of Microsoft 365 Copilot could monitor a user’s Outlook inbox and calendar and provide a list of suggested tasks each day.

The Verge - Microsoft is exploring OpenClaw-like agents tailored to specific roles, such as marketing, sales, and accounting, to limit the permissions needed by the agents.

TechCrunch - Microsoft has previously introduced agents named Cowork and Copilot Tasks that are capable of completing tasks.

CNET - Microsoft plans to develop an always-on Copilot that could manage tasks such as sorting out users' inboxes and calendars.

TechCrunch - Microsoft is working on a new agent similar to OpenClaw.

Techmeme - Microsoft is exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context, including a team of always-on agents within Microsoft 365.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The exploration is taking place within the Microsoft 365 platform.

WHEN:

The Verge - Microsoft aims to showcase some of these features during its Build conference, which kicks off on June 2nd, 2026.

Techmeme - The exploration of these technologies is ongoing in 2026.

WHY:

The Verge - Microsoft is looking to reclaim customers lost to rival services, particularly after Anthropic launched integrations with its Claude AI chatbot inside Microsoft 365 services in 2025.

The Verge - Microsoft is looking to reclaim customers lost to rival services, particularly after Anthropic launched integrations with its Claude AI chatbot inside Microsoft 365 services last year.

Techmeme - Microsoft is developing new features to address growing competition for business customers from Anthropic.

HOW:

The Verge - Microsoft is confident it can implement "safer" versions of the OpenClaw tool, which is an open-source platform for creating AI-powered agents.

Techmeme - Microsoft is utilizing technologies like OpenClaw to create always-on agents for enterprise use.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Microsoft is exploring the potential of technologies like OpenClaw in an enterprise context, with plans to test AI bots for its Copilot that can run autonomously around the clock. The company is also developing its own version of OpenClaw, which aims to be more secure and proactive, potentially taking over tasks traditionally done by humans. Microsoft intends to showcase these features at its Build conference, starting June 2nd, as it seeks to reclaim customers lost to rival services following the launch of Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot integrations in Microsoft 365 last year.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 15:21 UTC)

Microsoft is set to enhance its Copilot AI assistant by integrating features similar to OpenClaw, which will allow an always-on version of Microsoft 365 Copilot to monitor users' Outlook inboxes and calendars while suggesting daily tasks. This move comes as Microsoft aims to win back customers who have shifted to rival services, especially after Anthropic introduced its Claude AI chatbot within Microsoft 365 in 2025. The company believes it can implement safer versions of the OpenClaw tool, an open-source platform designed for creating AI-powered agents.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 07:21 UTC)

Microsoft is testing new AI bots for its Copilot, aiming to create a version that can operate autonomously around the clock to assist users with tasks like managing their Outlook inbox and calendar. The company plans to showcase these features at its Build conference starting June 2nd, as part of an effort to win back customers who have turned to rival services. Microsoft is confident in its ability to implement safer versions of the OpenClaw tool, which is designed for creating AI-powered agents tailored to specific roles like marketing and accounting.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 01:22 UTC)

Microsoft is set to develop an always-on Copilot that will help manage tasks like sorting users' inboxes and calendars. This follows the introduction of their previous agents, Cowork and Copilot Tasks, which were designed to complete various tasks. The new Copilot aims to enhance productivity by providing continuous assistance to users.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 21:17 UTC)

Microsoft is currently exploring new technologies, including the development of a new agent similar to OpenClaw, within the Microsoft 365 platform. This initiative, reported by Aaron Holmes, aims to create always-on agents for enterprise use as part of an ongoing effort in 2026 to enhance features and address increasing competition from companies like Anthropic. By leveraging these innovative technologies, Microsoft is positioning itself to better serve its business customers in a rapidly evolving market.