Microsoft Makes Copilot Vision Free for Edge Users

Microsoft has unveiled 'computer use' in Copilot Studio, enabling AI agents to interact directly with websites and desktop applications by simulating human actions such as mouse clicks, menu selections, and typing into fields. This feature allows agents to automate workflows even where no API is available, adapting in real time to interface changes for uninterrupted operations. Microsoft emphasizes the system's security and governance frameworks, and offers full transparency with audit trails of agent actions. The move modernizes robotic process automation by making it more accessible, as users can describe tasks in natural language and refine them via video previews. However, cybersecurity experts caution that such AI capabilities could be exploited for cyberattacks, as similar technologies have been used to demonstrate phishing attempts. Comparable AI features are being developed by other major players, including Anthropic and OpenAI.