Microsoft has launched groundbreaking autonomous AI agents capable of handling complex business tasks independently, from sales qualification to supply chain management.

Microsoft's new Copilot Studio enables businesses to create virtual employees — anyone sitting in an office should read this.

Microsoft AI tools for businesses that allow users to create “agents” to carry out specific work tasks are set to begin rolling out publicly next month, the company has said. AI agents are smaller, more focused versions of AI assistants which can be programmed to carry out a single task or have a specific area of focus,