Computer Use now in Copilot Studio 🔥
Hey there, AI Explorer!
I'm excited to bring you this week's roundup of what's happening in the world of Copilot Studio and AI agents. There's been a flurry of activity lately that I thought you'd want to know about.
🚀 What's New in Copilot Studio
Computer Use Capability in Preview
In an exciting development, Microsoft has just announced computer use functionality for Copilot Studio in an early access research preview. This groundbreaking feature enables Copilot Studio agents to directly interact with websites and desktop applications through their user interfaces. Agents can now automate tasks across both desktop and browser applications (including Edge, Chrome, and Firefox), with the intelligence to adapt to changes in real-time and overcome traditional RPA limitations.
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Microsoft has recently announced the public preview of Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in Copilot Studio, creating a streamlined way to connect AI apps, APIs, and data sources with agents. Microsoft This new protocol represents a significant advancement in how developers can integrate external tools and knowledge sources into their AI solutions.
The power of MCP lies in its automation capabilities. MCP connectors automatically synchronize actions and knowledge between your server and agent, eliminating the need for manual updates when backend changes occur. What's especially valuable for the development community is that Microsoft has also released SDK support, enabling custom MCP server creation and connector publishing. This opens up tremendous possibilities for creating more sophisticated, responsive intelligent agents while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards.
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Autonomous Agents Now in General Availability!
The big news this month is that autonomous agents have officially reached general availability in Copilot Studio! These agents can now proactively respond to critical events, automating responses without requiring manual checks or complex custom API solutions. This is a game-changer for organizations looking to stay ahead of urgent issues like budget thresholds, renewal opportunities, or low-supply alerts.
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Deep Reasoning Capabilities
Another exciting development is the arrival of deep reasoning capabilities for Copilot agents. These enhanced agents can analyze complex patterns, qualify sales leads, identify opportunities, and provide smarter recommendations. I've seen teams using this to dramatically speed up processes like RFP creation and customer response times.
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Agent Flows Transform Business Processes
The general availability of agent flows in Copilot Studio brings powerful, integrated AI actions that transform how businesses automate workflows. This allows for structured, consistent task automation while still incorporating AI-driven intelligence to handle complex enterprise scenarios.
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New Centralized Tools Management
Microsoft has introduced a new centralized place for managing agent tools. In Copilot Studio, you'll now find Tools in the left-hand navigation, with Prompts as the first available tool type. This makes it easier to create, manage, and assign reusable functionality across agents.
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🔮 Industry Trends & Insights
AI Agents on the Rise in 2025
According to Forrester Research analyst Craig Le Clair, AI agents will continue to gain momentum in 2025, representing "the biggest change toward AGI" that he's seen. This shift from content generators to problem-solvers is opening new possibilities for enterprise automation.
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Enterprise Adoption Accelerating
The adoption of AI agents is happening faster than expected. Microsoft reported that over 100,000 organizations are now creating or editing AI agents through Copilot Studio, which is "a lot faster than we thought, and a lot faster than any other kind of cutting edge technology we've released."
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Beyond Just Assistance to Autonomy
The focus is shifting from AI assistants to truly autonomous agents. As IBM's expert noted, we're seeing "AI agents evolve from content generators to autonomous problem-solvers" that can handle complex tasks independently. While there are still challenges to overcome, particularly in areas of safety and governance, the progress is impressive.
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💡 Quick Tips for Agent Developers
Explore Agent Flows: If you haven't tried agent flows yet, now's the time! They're perfect for automating repetitive processes while still incorporating AI intelligence.
Try Deep Reasoning: For complex business problems requiring thorough analysis, the new deep reasoning capabilities could give your agents a significant boost.
Check Out Centralized Tools: The new Tools section in Copilot Studio makes it easier to create reusable functionality across multiple agents.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Keep an eye on our events calendar for workshops and webinars on these new features. We'll be hosting several hands-on sessions to help you get the most out of autonomous agents and agent flows.
I hope you found this newsletter valuable! As always, I'm here to support your agent development journey. Have questions or want to share what you're building? Just hit reply.
Building the future together,
Olanrewaju Oyinbooke
Founder, Agents of Copilot Community