Microsoft's AI Now Works Alone on Business Tasks

Microsoft released AI agents in November 2024 that handle repetitive office work without being asked. Unlike chatbots you chat with, these agents watch for problems and fix them automatically—generating reports, organizing data, and connecting different business software. Ten specialized versions launched for sales, finance, and supply chain roles. The shift matters: AI is moving from assistant you ask for help to a co-worker that acts on its own.