Microsoft has released the Agent Framework, a new open-source toolkit for building “agentic” AI — systems where multiple AIs and tools can work together to get things done. It’s the next step beyond simple chatbots.
Why it matters
Until now, AI apps often worked in isolation. The Agent Framework lets developers connect many AIs and regular software tools into collaborating agents that can plan, act, and learn from context. It’s built to make AI more reliable, explainable, and integrated with real business systems.
What it can do
- Coordinate tasks across multiple AIs (for example: one gathers information, another summarizes, a third creates a report).
- Remember context over time so conversations and actions stay consistent.
- Connect safely to company data and external tools using open standards.
- Provide visibility into what the AI is doing through built-in monitoring and controls.
Why this is big
Agent Framework unites Microsoft’s earlier AI efforts like Semantic Kernel and AutoGen into one platform. It works with both Python and .NET, integrates directly with Azure AI, and supports open protocols that let AIs from different systems collaborate.
What it means for businesses
Instead of one “smart assistant,” you can have many specialized AIs cooperating across departments — handling research, writing, coding, or support — all under clear governance and traceability.
In short
This is Microsoft’s move toward practical, trustworthy, multi-agent AI. It makes AI teamwork possible — not just AI chat.
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