Microsoft’s Windows 11 introduces AI agents in the background, managing files

Microsoft is taking a significant step in its AI strategy for Windows 11 with a new experimental capability called Agent Workspace. This feature is designed to let AI agents operate quietly in the background, with controlled access to key personal folders so they can carry out tasks while users continue working normally.

Agent Workspace also introduces dedicated runtimes, desktops and user accounts for these agents, allowing them to run continuously if the user decides to switch the feature on. It can be enabled through Settings > System > AI…