Microsoft's Copilot Tasks AI Uses Cloud Computer for Busywork

Microsoft is previewing a new AI feature called Copilot Tasks, designed to act as a personal digital assistant for background busywork. Unlike typical AI assistants that run on a user's device, Copilot Tasks operates on its own dedicated cloud-based computer and uses a cloud browser to perform jobs independently. This system can autonomously handle a variety of tedious tasks—such as data summarization, web research, form filling, or scheduling coordination—without requiring the user's direct ove