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AI Butler Takes Over Your Tedious Tasks
27 Feb
Summary
- AI assistant manages busywork in the background.
- Users describe tasks using natural language commands.
- Feature is currently in a research preview phase.

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Tasks, a new AI feature designed to automate tedious background tasks. This cloud-based assistant can manage a variety of jobs, from scheduling appointments to generating study plans, all initiated through natural language descriptions.
Copilot Tasks offers flexibility for one-time, recurring, or scheduled tasks. Its capabilities include organizing subscriptions, creating slide decks from emails and attachments, and managing personal event planning. The AI will seek user permission for significant actions like payments or sending messages.
Currently, Copilot Tasks is in a limited research preview. Microsoft is accepting sign-ups for a waitlist, indicating a phased rollout for this advanced AI capability. This launch positions Microsoft among other tech giants exploring agentic AI functionalities.




