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Microsoft

Project Opal in Action - Executing Task-Based Work - BRK280

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Overview

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Explore Microsoft's Project Opal through this 33-minute conference session that demonstrates how this innovative technology transforms task-based work execution by automating routine processes and eliminating time-consuming manual tasks. Learn about Project Opal's three core capabilities including its reasoning model, Cloud PC integration, and computer use functionality, while understanding the fundamental design principles of security, observability, steerability, and intelligence that guide its development. Witness practical demonstrations of completed compliance jobs and gain hands-on experience with the interface orientation, observability features, and steerability controls that allow users to take and return control of Cloud PC environments. Discover how to redirect tasks through messaging systems and understand Microsoft's commitment to responsible AI testing, security protocols, and transparency measures. Gain insights into the future roadmap for expanding evidence collection capabilities and enhanced security features, plus learn about opportunities to participate in the Frontier program. Presented by Rachel Sirkin and Amber Waisanen at Microsoft Ignite 2025, this intermediate-level breakout session provides actionable guidance and best practices for securely deploying Project Opal within organizational environments.

Syllabus

0:00 - Three core capabilities of Project Opal: reasoning model, Cloud PC, and computer use
00:04:07 - Design principles: security, observability, steerability, and intelligence
00:10:59 - Review of a completed compliance job and interface orientation
00:17:32 - Introduction to observability and steerability features
00:17:59 - Taking and returning control of the Cloud PC
00:20:29 - Using steerability through messaging to redirect tasks
00:25:05 - Responsible AI testing and commitment to security and transparency
00:29:36 - Future Outlook: Expanding evidence collection and improving security
00:32:30 - Invitation to join Frontier program and closing remarks

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Microsoft Ignite

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