Microsoft Copilot gets Autopilot agent, usage-based billing
microsoft launches autopilot agent for businesses, shifts to usage-based billing. this changes how companies manage ai costs and productivity.
microsoft has launched an autopilot agent for its copilot app, built on openclaw. the agent works like a proactive, always-on assistant for businesses, handling tasks such as monitoring teams channels and coordinating supplier evaluations. autopilot will be available in late september as a private preview. microsoft is also shifting to usage-based billing for autopilot, code, and cowork, replacing flat-rate pricing. this change aims to help companies manage ai spending.