Microsoft launches Scout, an AI agent powered by OpenClaw that can schedule meetings, manage tasks, and file expenses

Microsoft is rolling out Scout to a small group of customers before expanding more broadly. The agent can schedule meetings around personal and work calendars, remind users when tasks have fallen through the cracks, order Chipotle, and file expenses.

Scout is powered by OpenClaw, an open-source software that has been available for several months. Microsoft has taken steps to ensure the agent cannot run independently or delete emails, and users can authorize actions ahead of time; the agent only has access to what users have authorized.

Scout will pull from customers' monthly credit allowance through GitHub Copilot business and enterprise subscriptions, which respectively cost $19 and $39 per seat per month, with the option to buy more credits. Microsoft has not disclosed its full pricing plan.