Microsoft launches Scout AI personal assistant

Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Scout, a new always-on personal AI assistant designed to integrate deeply with Microsoft 365 applications. Built on the OpenClaw framework, Scout aims to offer businesses a virtual assistant capable of managing tasks such as calendar organization, expense reporting, and drafting emails for employees. Positioned as a more comprehensive personal assistant than existing tools like Copilot, Scout is intended to have broader access and capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, enhancing productivity for users.