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In this episode of Copilot Connection, Kevin McDonnell and Garry Trinder discuss the latest developments from the Ignite Conference. They delve into the renaming of Azure AI Foundry to Microsoft Foundry, the new features of the Foundry portal, and the integration of Claude models. The conversation also covers the importance of experimentation with language models, updates on the Teams SDK, and the nuances of the Agent 365 SDK. In this conversation, Garry and Kevin delve into the latest advancements in Microsoft 365, focusing on Agent 365, MCP servers, and the integration of low-code solutions. They discuss the potential of natural language processing in enhancing user interactions, the significance of declarative agents, and the importance of responsible AI practices, particularly in the context of red teaming. They may also chuckle at renames more than they should...

Takeaways

• Renaming products often indicates a broader vision beyond their original scope.
• The new Microsoft Foundry portal simplifies the process of managing AI agents.
• Publishing agents to Teams and Copilot has become more streamlined and user-friendly.
• Claude models are now integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem, enhancing AI capabilities.
• Experimentation with different language models is crucial for optimizing performance.
• Understanding the purpose of each tool in the Microsoft ecosystem is key to effective use.
• The Teams SDK has been rebranded, reflecting its expanded functionality.
• The Agent 365 SDK builds on existing frameworks to enhance agent capabilities.
• MCP servers need to be exposed for use.
• Low code options are available for MCP management.
• Declarative agents are evolving with TypeSpec innovations.
• Red teaming is essential for testing AI agents.
• Responsible AI practices are crucial in agent development.
• User feedback is vital for improving Microsoft technologies.
• MCP is becoming a standard for data interaction.

Links
Ignite Book of News 

Azure AI Foundry is now Microsoft Foundry

Deploy and use Claude models in Microsoft Foundry - Microsoft Foundry | Microsoft Learn 

Teams AI Library is now Microsoft Teams SDK

Microsoft Graph is Work IQ....

Agent 365 SDK

 MCP Management Server

Kevin's example of MCP in Copilot Studio 

Type spec GA 

Connected agents 

Red Teaming agent 

 Copilot APIs