Microsoft unveiled its vision for AI agents that can perform tasks at its Ignite 2024 conference. These AI agents, powered by the company’s Copilot technology, aim to assist users with various tasks across different applications and services. The agents can understand natural language prompts and generate content, code, or data based on the user’s requests. Microsoft demonstrated how these AI agents could help with tasks like writing emails, creating presentations, and analyzing data. The company emphasized the potential of AI to augment human capabilities and increase productivity. However, concerns were raised about the ethical implications and potential biases of such AI systems. Microsoft assured that it is committed to responsible AI development and addressing issues like privacy and security. The company plans to roll out these AI agents gradually, starting with select products and services, while continuously improving their capabilities and safeguards.