Learn how to build an AI agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio, from designing effective instructions to configuring knowledge, tools, and automation. This video explains the difference between AI assistants and AI agents, demonstrates how to create an agent using the DIRECT prompting framework, and walks through connecting data sources, enabling actions, testing with the Activity view, and monitoring usage. It concludes with a real-world example of an autonomous content audit agent that researches documentation, identifies outdated resources, and posts prioritized recommendations to Slack.

Microsoft 365 Copilot can use files, emails, meetings, conversations, and web content to inform its responses. Citations help you review the original sources, confirm important details, and use Copilot’s output more confidently.