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Microsoft automation and AI integration updates

Overview

Microsoft is expanding the automation capabilities of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem, specifically through Microsoft Teams and Power Automate.

In late August 2026, Microsoft announced updates to Teams Workflows designed to support complex, multi-step automation. This update aims to allow users to execute multiple sequential actions within a single workflow rather than creating separate processes for different tasks. To assist non-developers, Microsoft is integrating Copilot to allow for workflow generation via natural language.

By mid-September 2026, Microsoft released a plugin utilizing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI agents, such as GitHub Copilot CLI and Claude Code, to interact directly with Power Automate environments. This allows AI assistants to perform functional tasks—including building new flows, editing existing ones, and diagnosing failed runs—using plain English instructions. These actions are performed under the user’s delegated identity to ensure security and auditability.

Entities

Microsoft · Power Automate · Copilot · Model Context Protocol · Microsoft Teams

Timeline

1 day ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Microsoft releases AI plugin for Power Automate flow management
Microsoft's new Power Automate plugin uses the Model Context Protocol to let AI agents like GitHub Copilot build, edit, and troubleshoot live cloud flows via natural language commands.
18 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Microsoft updates Teams Workflows to support multi-step automation
Microsoft is enhancing Microsoft Teams Workflows to support multi-step sequential actions and AI-driven automation via Copilot, with a global rollout expected in September 2026.

Sources

dellenny.com · hubsite365.com · powerapps911.com · thurrott.com