In early 2026, OpenClaw swept through the AI world like a sonic boom, giving top tech experts a taste of the excitement and chaos unleashed by unrestrained AI agents. Now, Microsoft has officially launched Scout—a next-generation AI assistant built on the OpenClaw framework, purpose-built for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Scout is an always-on agentic assistant with persistent identity and a personalized style, capable of proactively adapting to your workflow.
According to Omar Shahine, Microsoft's VP of Product for Scout, the assistant comes pre-loaded with foundational skills such as calendar management and meeting agenda drafting, but its real value lies in the skills users create themselves. The assistant supports custom naming and training, featuring persistent memory and adaptive working modes. Additionally, Scout includes a built-in policy compliance system and audit trail functionality to prevent unsupervised agent behavior and ensure security and control. The service requires a GitHub Copilot subscription and is offered through the Microsoft Frontier program.
