Microsoft Debuts Copilot Tasks Autonomous Assistant

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Tasks, an autonomous-agent feature that uses the user's computer and web browser to complete actions, now available in a limited preview for research. The assistant creates plans from natural-language instructions, coordinates apps, searches the web, manages calendars, and can schedule recurring tasks while requiring explicit consent for payments or third-party messages. Microsoft will expand access in the coming weeks via a waitlist.