May 19, 2025:
Microsoft Unveils Tools for AI Agent Development - At the Build conference, Microsoft introduced new tools to streamline AI agent creation, focusing on integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams. The Azure AI Foundry Agent Service aids in building scalable, interoperable agents and offers tools like AgentOps for monitoring. Copilot Tuning enables businesses to customize Microsoft 365 Copilot with organizational data for tailored applications.
Teams gains new capabilities for enhanced agent functionality, including peer-to-peer communication and meeting integration. These advancements focus on maintaining secure enterprise deployment, emphasizing adaptable and seamless integration into existing Microsoft platforms.