New Delhi, May 20 -- Microsoft has introduced its first-ever computer use agent, Magentic-UI, at the Build 2025 developer conference. Described as a "human-centred web agent", the new interface is designed to collaborate with users in performing complex online tasks while maintaining full transparency of its actions.

Unlike traditional AI agents, Magentic-UI operates with the user at the centre of its processes. It enables real-time project collaboration, giving users the ability to modify plans, pause execution, provide feedback in natural language, or even resume direct control. A key feature of this system is its visible task panel, which shows all agent actions step-by-step-aiming to build user trust and promote transparency.

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