Microsoft is testing the integration of features similar to OpenClaw into its Microsoft 365 Copilot service, the company told The Information.
The new tools are aimed at corporate clients and incorporate more robust security measures compared to existing open-source software.
OpenClaw is software that allows the creation of agents locally on a computer, capable of performing tasks on behalf of the user.
Microsoft’s new development complements the range of AI solutions announced by the corporation in recent months.
In March, the firm announced the AI agent Cowork for performing complex tasks in Microsoft 365. It can interact with ecosystem applications like Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
The agent operates in a secure cloud environment, allowing the preservation of work context when switching devices. The tool was created in collaboration with Anthropic based on the Claude Cowork model.
Unlike OpenClaw, Cowork does not operate locally on hardware.
In February, Microsoft introduced Copilot Tasks—a cloud service that handles organizational tasks, from sorting emails to planning trips and meetings.
It remains unknown whether Microsoft’s new OpenClaw alternative will function locally. The company stated that the agent is ready to perform work at any time.
The new product is expected to be unveiled at the Microsoft Build conference in June.
Back in March, Microsoft announced two features for the Copilot Researcher tool—Critique and Council. These force OpenAI’s GPT models and Anthropic’s Claude to work simultaneously on a single task to enhance accuracy.