Microsoft's Scout AI Plan Seeks to 'Hook' Users Before Expanding
Internal Microsoft documents reveal a three‑phase strategy for Scout, an OpenClaw‑powered personal assistant integrated into Microsoft 365, starting with a push to ‘hook’ users and boost daily use before adding more features. The tool is piloted internally as ClawPilot and forms part of Project Lobster, prompting concerns from staff about the ethics and security of designing products to foster addiction.