Microsoft just unveiled Copilot Tasks, a new AI tool that the company says it has been building towards since Copilot first launched. Copilot Tasks is the moment Copilot evolves from a chat app to a “do” app, something you can use to automate and get tasks done.
“Copilot Tasks is a to-do list that does itself. You describe what you need in natural language. Copilot plans and goes to work. You adjust or refine as needed,” says Microsoft. “Tasks works in the background, with its own computer and browser, across various apps and services, and reports back when it’s done. Tasks can be recurring, scheduled, or run once based on your needs. “
- Recurring Tasks
- Every evening, surface urgent emails with draft replies ready to send, and automatically unsubscribe from promotional mail I never open
- Track new apartment rental listings nearby every Friday and book showings
- Monday mornings, compile a briefing on key meetings, travel, and analyze how I am spending my time vs. my priorities
- Document Generation
- Turn a syllabus into a complete study plan, with practice tests created and focus time blocked before each exam
- Transform emails, attachments, and images from your mailbox into a polished slide deck with charts and talking points
- Compile new job listings that match your experience and tailor your resume and cover letter for every role
- Shopping, Services and Appointments
- Plan a birthday party, find and book a venue, send invites, and collect RSVPs
- Find top-rated plumbers near you, compare quotes, and book the best one
- Watch used car listings 24/7, contact dealerships, and book a test drive
- Logistics
- Reserve a ride timed to your flight, adjusting if the flight is delayed
- Monitor hotel rates and auto-rebook when the price drops
- Organize your subscriptions, flag the ones you don’t use, and cancel them
Microsoft is clear that this isn’t an autopilot feature; it still puts you in total control, giving you the chance to sign off on and agree to any changes or commitments it makes on your behalf. “Tasks is designed to ask for consent before taking meaningful actions like spending money or sending a message,” and you can pause/cancel any AI task at any time.
Copilot Tasks is able to bring in everything the AI might need to complete an action, based on the information it has access to. “No more bouncing between your calendar, files, browser, and half-finished to-dos. Copilot Tasks pulls everything together so you can go from idea to results without the speed bumps,” reads the Copilot Tasks website.
It’s not clear how Copilot Tasks differs from Copilot Actions, another AI feature that Microsoft has launched in recent months, which is capable of completing tasks on your behalf. It sounds like Copilot Tasks is able to do more things behind the scenes, whereas Copilot Actions is something that happens in front of you.
Unfortunately, Copilot Tasks is in a limited research preview at this time, meaning it’s not yet available to the public, though a public waitlist is available to join, and Microsoft expects to open up access to the program in the coming weeks.
👉Join the waitlist to be among the first to try Copilot Tasks, and Microsoft will notify you when you’ve been invited into the testing program.
💬 What would you actually use Copilot Tasks for?
Microsoft just rolled out Copilot Tasks, an AI tool that can pull action items from your emails, chats, and meetings and turn them into an organized to‑do list without you lifting a finger. It can even build full task lists from a simple prompt and keep everything updated as new information comes in. The idea is to cut down on the constant sorting, typing, and tracking that usually eats up half the day.
Some people love the idea of an automated task list, others aren’t sure they want AI deciding what belongs on it, and plenty are wondering how well it will work in real workflows. Since this feature is meant to sit right in the middle of how people plan their day, your perspective matters.
How do you feel about an AI that builds and maintains your to‑do list for you?
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