Microsoft Agent Framework
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- #Multi-agent Systems
- #Microsoft Agent Framework
- #Azure AI
- Azure AI Foundry introduces new capabilities to simplify building, observing, and governing multi-agent systems.
- Microsoft Agent Framework (public preview) is an open-source SDK and runtime for orchestrating multi-agent systems, combining AutoGen and Semantic Kernel.
- Key features of Microsoft Agent Framework include local experimentation, API integration via OpenAPI, and multi-agent patterns like Magentic One.
- KPMG uses Microsoft Agent Framework in its KPMG Clara AI platform for audit processes, benefiting from interoperability and built-in safeguards.
- Multi-agent workflows (private preview) enable orchestration of complex business processes with stateful workflow layers and error handling.
- OpenTelemetry contributions enhance observability for multi-agent systems, supporting frameworks like LangChain and OpenAI Agents SDK.
- Voice Live API (generally available) provides a unified speech-to-speech interface for scalable voice AI agents.
- Responsible AI features (public preview) include task adherence, prompt shields, and PII detection to ensure secure and compliant AI operations.
- Azure AI Foundry is used by over 70,000 organizations, including Commerzbank, Citrix, TCS, Sitecore, and Elastic.
- Microsoft emphasizes open standards, interoperability, and responsible AI, addressing barriers to AI adoption.