TechFlow News, March 9: Microsoft (MSFT.O) launched Copilot Cowork on Monday, a product built on Anthropic’s Claude Cowork. Claude Cowork has drawn attention in Silicon Valley for its ability to handle complex tasks with minimal human supervision. Microsoft is betting that its long-standing relationships with enterprise customers—and its emphasis on security and data control—will help win over businesses interested in AI agents but concerned about insufficient safeguards.
Jared Spataro, who leads Microsoft’s “AI at Work” business, said: “We run exclusively in the cloud and act solely on behalf of the user. So you know exactly what information Copilot Cowork can access.” Copilot Cowork is currently in testing and will be made available to early users later this month. The company has not disclosed specific pricing, but stated that some usage will be included in its enterprise-focused M365 Copilot subscription, priced at $30 per user per month; additional usage will be available for purchase. (Jinshi)
