Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Microsoft has introduced Scout, an always-on AI agent integrated into Teams that automates administrative tasks like scheduling and drafting emails. The tool is designed to act as a persistent digital coworker that functions even when the user is offline.
Why it matters
This represents a shift toward agentic AI in the workplace, potentially increasing productivity while raising questions about the boundaries of digital work-life balance.
Photo-Illustration: Darrell Jackson; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Soon, your coworkers in Microsoft Teams might not all be human. Scout, an always-on AI agent announced at Microsoft’s Build developer conference on Tuesday, can go through your work messages, calendar, and email inbox to automate tasks, reschedule meeting conflicts, and draft professional-sounding responses.
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