Report: Microsoft looks to remake Copilot in the image of OpenClaw
Microsoft is feeling the heat from all corners of the tech world as it tries to infuse its productivity apps with useful AI tools.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and now open-source OpenClaw are enabling powerful agentic AI that can do work on your computer for you — including productivity functions like managing emails, spreadsheets, and slide decks.
This is obviously an area where Microsoft needs to compete, or it will be left in the dust by AI startups.
The Information reports that Microsoft is indeed realizing this, and is now trying to reboot its many Copilot tools to act more like the extremely popular DIY agentic AI tool OpenClaw.
OpenClaw is usually set up running on a dedicated personal computer, and given access to all of a user’s permissions and logins. The user issues orders to OpenClaw through messaging apps like Telegram or WhatsApp, and the agent goes off and completes tasks in the background, notifying you when they’re done. But many users have had security disasters with the setup, so Microsoft is looking to borrow the popular concept but implement the strict security controls needed for use in enterprise environments.
According to the report, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made revamping 365 Copilot a top priority.
This is obviously an area where Microsoft needs to compete, or it will be left in the dust by AI startups.
The Information reports that Microsoft is indeed realizing this, and is now trying to reboot its many Copilot tools to act more like the extremely popular DIY agentic AI tool OpenClaw.
OpenClaw is usually set up running on a dedicated personal computer, and given access to all of a user’s permissions and logins. The user issues orders to OpenClaw through messaging apps like Telegram or WhatsApp, and the agent goes off and completes tasks in the background, notifying you when they’re done. But many users have had security disasters with the setup, so Microsoft is looking to borrow the popular concept but implement the strict security controls needed for use in enterprise environments.
According to the report, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made revamping 365 Copilot a top priority.
