Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI uses its own computer to get things done

Microsoft is previewing a new AI system, Copilot Tasks, that it says is designed to take care of busywork for you in the background, the company announced on Thursday. The feature takes the load off your device using its own cloud-based computer and browser, allowing it to handle a variety of jobs ranging from scheduling appointments to generating study plans while you do something else.

As noted by Microsoft, you can describe what you need to Copilot Tasks using natural language, and assign...