
Microsoft Scout Reads Your Email, Calendar, and Files. That's the Point, and the Problem.
Scout is Microsoft's first persistent workplace agent with full access to your inbox, calendar, and files. The privacy math doesn't add up yet.
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Artificial intelligence software tools and platforms

Scout is Microsoft's first persistent workplace agent with full access to your inbox, calendar, and files. The privacy math doesn't add up yet.

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