Microsoft is testing the integration of features similar to OpenClaw into its Microsoft 365 Copilot service. The company shared this news with The Information.
The new tools are aimed at corporate clients and include more robust security measures compared to existing open-source software.
OpenClaw is software that allows users to create agents locally on their computers, capable of performing tasks on behalf of the user.
This new development from Microsoft complements the range of AI solutions announced by the corporation in recent months.
In March, the company announced the AI agent Cowork, designed to handle complex tasks within Microsoft 365. It can interact with ecosystem applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
The agent operates in a secure cloud environment, allowing it to maintain work context when switching devices. It was developed in collaboration with Anthropic based on the Claude Cowork model.
Unlike OpenClaw, Cowork does not function locally on hardware.
In February, Microsoft introduced Copilot Tasks, a cloud service that handles organizational tasks ranging from sorting emails to planning trips and meetings.
It remains unclear whether Microsoft's new OpenClaw alternative will operate locally. The company stated that the agent is ready to work at any time.
The new product is expected to be unveiled at the Microsoft Build conference in June.
Recall that in March, Microsoft announced two features for the Copilot Researcher tool—Critique and Council. These features enable the GPT models from OpenAI and Claude from Anthropic to work simultaneously on a single task to enhance accuracy.