Microsoft Unveils AI Software That Can Serve as an Executive Assistant, Showcasing Its Latest Achievement in an Office Setting

June 3rd, Microsoft Corp. rolled out a new AI software built to act as a 24/7 executive assistant—its latest move in the company’s push to bring AI to the workplace. The software giant explained that while AI tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft’s Copilot live on user-facing platforms, the new tool, called Scout, will integrate directly into internal emails and scheduling systems. Charles Lamanna, product development lead for Microsoft’s business application teams, noted that this setup lets Scout take on a broader range of autonomous tasks. For instance, if there’s a scheduling conflict, the assistant can reach out to the meeting organizer on its own to request a reschedule. Sales reps can also pose questions to their boss’s Scout assistant. “It has independent agency, so it’s shareable,” Lamanna said. Still, Lamanna didn’t reveal Scout’s exact cost, adding that the product will initially require users to have an existing subscription to Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot coding tool. He noted that customer pricing will likely be usage-based rather than a flat, fixed subscription fee. Looking ahead, as AI model access costs continue to fall, Microsoft aims to bundle more AI tools into its subscription plans long-term. Click the link below for the full original text to join BlockBeats’ Feishu AI News Channel—your round-the-clock hub for global AI trends and news.