Microsoft wants to build its own, more secure version of OpenClaw for Copilot (www.techradar.com)

Microsoft is reportedly developing its own version of OpenClaw, aiming to create a more secure agentic platform for its Copilot tools. This initiative comes as Copilot's user engagement rises, albeit still trailing behind ChatGPT. The new enterprise-focused agents would provide proactive AI capabilities, enhancing user experience beyond the reactive assistance currently offered, thereby potentially allowing workers to manage AI agents alongside human colleagues more effectively. The platform is expected to feature role-specific agents tailored for different sectors, including sales and marketing, with considerations for access controls to align with organizational needs. Microsoft emphasizes safety in its AI agents, looking to outpace competitors by offering a superior product that prioritizes security. As the demand for AI agent management in enterprise environments grows—illustrated by the recent announcement of the new Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365 plans—this move could reposition Microsoft as a leader in proactive AI deployment, capturing a larger share of the enterprise market.