Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI software uses its computer to get things done

Microsoft is previewing a new AI system, Copilot Tasks, which it says is designed to handle busy work in the background. The company announced on Thursday. This feature takes the burden off your device with its own computer and cloud browser, allowing it to handle a variety of functions from scheduling appointments to creating study plans while you do something else.

As Microsoft notes, you can describe what you need for Copilot tasks using natural language, and assign Copilot tasks to complete tasks on a recurring, scheduled, or one-time basis. Copilot Tasks will provide a report once its work is complete.

You can call up Copilot Tasks to do things like organize your subscriptions and cancel subscriptions you don’t use, as well as turn emails, attachments, and images from your inbox into a slide deck. Some other use cases include having an AI assistant display urgent emails and draft responses, planning a birthday party from the venue to the invitations; And keep an eye on new apartment listings every Friday, even set up home tours.

Microsoft says Tasks will ask for permission before performing “meaningful actions,” such as making a payment or sending you a message. Currently, Copilot tasks are only available in Research Preview with a “small group” of testers. You can join the Copilot Task Queue at Microsoft website.