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Microsoft has made OneDrive agents generally available, allowing users to query up to 20 documents simultaneously through Copilot. These agents, saved as .agent files, can perform cross-document queries and be shared with collaborators who have access to source files. The feature raises privacy concerns as Microsoft hasn't clarified what happens to user data during agent operations or provided details about backend processes. While no special admin setup is required, administrators may worry about the lack of transparency. Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to access this functionality.

Microsoft sets Copilot agents loose on your OneDrive files