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  1. New
    MicrosoftMicrosoft Execution ContainersTools & Agents

    Microsoft makes agent execution containers generally available on Windows 11

    Microsoft says Microsoft Execution Containers are generally available on Windows 11. They enforce policies for the files and networks an AI agent can use, with integration into Windows management and agent tooling. Microsoft lists current support from several agents and says others are coming; future integrations should not be treated as live.

    Microsoft2 sources

  2. New
    MicrosoftWindows Copilot hybrid intelligenceProducts

    Microsoft previews Copilot using local PC context and actions

    Microsoft announced plans for Copilot on Copilot+ PCs to use local files and recent activity with permission, take actions across Windows and route some work to on-device models. The company says these capabilities will begin rolling out in the coming months; they are not established as available to all users today.

    Microsoft1 source

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