Microsoft tests Windows 11 AI feature that acts on user's behalf

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Microsoft is testing AgentWorkspace on Windows 11, an AI feature that operates on the user's behalf. This new feature allows AI agents to open apps, read files, and organize documents, but requires broad access to personal data, raising privacy concerns. The optional feature signals Microsoft's move towards an "agentic OS," with potential trade-offs between efficiency, security, and system performance.


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