Microsoft took OpenClaw, wrapped it in enterprise security, and called it Scout
Microsoft has introduced Scout, a personal AI agent designed for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, which is based on OpenClaw but with added enterprise-grade security principles and controls. Scout can perform tasks such as booking travel, scheduling meetings, and handling paperwork, and is already being used by 3,000 Microsoft employees. The AI agent is part of a new category of agents called Autopilots and can access productivity apps, cloud storage, and more, with the goal of helping employees and professionals organize and coordinate their workday.
- ▪Microsoft Scout is a personal AI agent designed for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, based on OpenClaw with added security features.
- ▪Scout can perform tasks such as booking travel, scheduling meetings, and handling paperwork, and is already being used by 3,000 Microsoft employees.
- ▪The AI agent is part of a new category of agents called Autopilots and can access productivity apps, cloud storage, and more.
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AI Microsoft ai agent openclaw Microsoft took OpenClaw, wrapped it in enterprise security, and called it Scout 3,000 Microsoft employees are already using Scout to book travel, schedule meetings, and handle paperwork By Alfonso Maruccia June 3, 2026, 12:45 7 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: OpenClaw introduced a few innovative options for agentic AI solutions but was also plagued by some baffling security and reliability issues. Now, Microsoft Scout is allegedly ready to address those problems for Microsoft 365 users – if you're comfortable managing your digital life through an always-on AI agent, at least.
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