Your Next Assistant Might Do More Than Just Answer Questions

Microsoft has just announced a significant upgrade to Copilot Studio, its platform for building custom AI assistants. This development is particularly important for businesses wanting to automate repetitive tasks—without needing a dedicated team of developers.

For those unfamiliar, Copilot Studio enables you to create virtual agents tailored to your needs. These assistants can automate tasks, answer questions, and integrate directly with your internal systems.

The latest feature, called “Computer Use,” takes things to a new level. It allows AI assistants to interact with your apps and websites in the same way a human team member would—clicking buttons, filling out forms, navigating menus, and entering data into fields—even for applications that don’t offer an API.

What sets this apart is the simplicity. No coding is required. You simply describe the task in plain English, and the assistant handles the rest, adapting as screens or workflows change.

This is a major step forward for Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Why does this matter for your business?

It could save countless hours spent on manual, administrative work. No more switching between multiple apps or relying on fragile automations that break when an app updates. Imagine a virtual assistant handling bookings, updating spreadsheets, or transferring data between systems—all triggered by simple, natural language prompts.

Security is also a priority. The AI operates within Microsoft’s infrastructure, keeps your data within Microsoft Cloud boundaries, and provides full transparency into its actions, including screenshots and reasoning steps.

The feature is rolling out now in research preview. It has the potential to become one of the most valuable digital coworkers your team will ever have.

What business process would you automate first if an AI could use your computer just like a person?

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