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Issue #156 / 08-JUN-26

Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent

Microsoft has launched Autopilots, a new category of autonomous AI agents designed to execute background tasks across various applications without continuous user prompting. The first of these agents, Microsoft Scout, integrates securely into environments like Teams and Outlook using open-source OpenClaw technology. Powered by an adaptive "Work IQ" that learns individual priorities over time, Scout minimizes daily coordination fatigue by scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and flagging workflow risks.

Learning Agent now generally available — personalized AI upskilling for every employee

Microsoft is announcing the general availability of Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, to help every employee build Copilot and AI skills where the work gets done. It provides personalized recommendations based on each person’s context – their role, daily tasks, and work patterns – so learning feels relevant, practical, and easy to act on. Learning Agent helps users learn by doing — right within Copilot, and across other familiar experiences including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

15 productivity features in the new Outlook for Windows

Over the last year, Microsoft has added important capabilities to the new Outlook for Windows across areas such as offline support, shared mailboxes, and PST files. Alongside those milestones, Microsoft has continued to deliver smaller improvements that help people work more efficiently throughout the day. Discover 15 productivity features that can help you stay organized, reduce routine effort, and keep important work moving.