Microsoft Introduces Copilot Actions for Agentic AI-driven Windows Tasks
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Microsoft has announced Copilot Actions, a new feature for Windows 11 that enables AI agents to perform tasks on local files and applications. This feature will be rolled out to Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs, expanding on earlier web-based Copilot Actions introduced in May. Copilot Actions aims to transform AI agents from passive assistants into active digital collaborators, enhancing efficiency and productivity by interacting with apps and files using vision and advanced reasoning. The feature includes security measures such as isolated Agent Workspaces, distinct agent accounts, and cryptographic signing to ensure secure and controlled operations.
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16.10.2025 16:00 1 articles · 11h ago
Microsoft Announces Copilot Actions for Windows 11
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Actions, a new feature for Windows 11 that enables AI agents to perform tasks on local files and applications. The feature will be rolled out to Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs, expanding on earlier web-based Copilot Actions introduced in May. Copilot Actions aims to enhance efficiency and productivity by transforming AI agents into active digital collaborators. The feature includes security measures such as isolated Agent Workspaces, distinct agent accounts, and cryptographic signing to ensure secure and controlled operations.
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- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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Copilot Actions will be available to Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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Copilot Actions enables AI agents to perform real tasks on local files and applications.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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AI agents will operate in isolated Agent Workspaces to ensure security and privacy.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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Each AI agent will run under its own distinct Windows account with limited privileges.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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Copilot Actions is turned off by default and must be manually enabled.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00
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Agents are cryptographically signed to allow for revocation of compromised certificates.
First reported: 16.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft debuts Copilot Actions for agentic AI-driven Windows tasks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.10.2025 16:00