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AINo longer just a Copilot, Microsoft's AI wants to take the wheel
Microsoft has introduced 'Autopilot,' a new category of autonomous AI agents that work continuously in the background without prompting, starting with Scout. Unlike Copilot's assistive approach, Scout operates across Microsoft 365 applications to proactively manage tasks like scheduling, deadline tracking, and meeting preparation, though it's currently in limited preview and raises security concer
AIMicrosoft Excel champ proves he still has the formula
Competitive Microsoft Excel has evolved into an esports-style competition, with the latest tournament in Amsterdam featuring a €12,500 prize pool and multiple event formats. Reigning champion Diarmuid Early of Ireland dominated the competition, winning three trophies and securing direct seeding to the 2026 World Championship semifinals in Las Vegas. The growing Excel esports circuit highlights the
