These AI agents, available through Microsoft's Agent Store, are designed to enhance productivity and collaboration across various work environments.

Aparna Chennapragada, Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, emphasized the vision of AI as an integral collaborator in daily work, rather than merely a tool.

The AI for enterprise market is projected to grow significantly, potentially reaching $162.2 billion by 2030, reflecting the increasing reliance on AI technologies.

Nadella described Copilot as the 'scaffolding for my workday', emphasizing its role in boosting productivity.

In response to Microsoft's advancements, Google has integrated its own AI, Gemini, into Google Workspace, enhancing its tools for business and enterprise applications.

These developments are part of a broader trend in the tech industry towards creating intelligent tools that augment human capabilities.

Microsoft 365 Copilot has unveiled a suite of new features, including AI-powered enterprise search and reasoning agents known as Researcher and Analyst.

Within the Agent Store, roles such as 'researcher' and 'analyst' leverage OpenAI's models to improve the quality and accuracy of insights derived from complex tasks.

The app now defaults to a chat interface, similar to its consumer counterpart, incorporating memory and personalization to better cater to user preferences.

Jon Friedman, corporate VP of design and research, noted that Copilot can summarize documents without requiring users to open them, streamlining workflows.

Industry experts are examining the implications of AI agents, particularly regarding accountability and the management of automated accounts in the workplace.

As AI capabilities evolve, Microsoft anticipates a shift in workforce dynamics, where employees will become 'agent bosses' managing AI agents to enhance productivity.