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Tag: Artificial Intelligence Landscape
Microsoft Adds Model Tuning to M365 Copilot to Build Domain-Specific AI
Microsoft is adding a new feature to its Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot assistant that transforms it into a domain expert. Announced at Microsoft Build 2025, the feature is called Copilot Tuning and is a low-code service allowing developers to train models on an organization’s own data without needing the assistance of data scientists. Imagine a […]
Microsoft Opens Teams to Smarter AI Agents With A2A Protocol and New Developer Tools
Microsoft is opening the door to more intelligent, autonomous AI agents in Teams. At its 2025 Build conference, the company announced a new developer toolkit that will make it easier to build and deploy agents directly within meetings on the platform, for both private and group use. The update includes support for Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) […]
The New GitHub Copilot Agent Doesn’t Just Help You Code—it Codes for You
GitHub’s coding assistant has leveled up, shifting from an in-editor assistant to an autonomous agent capable of implementing tasks or issues. This is an escalation in the vibe coming space and takes place four years after GitHub Copilot was first introduced. Internally dubbed Project Padawan, the new GitHub Copilot coding agent brings deeper integration of […]
Microsoft Brings Grok 3, Local AI, and Multi-Agent Tools to Azure AI Foundry
Microsoft’s platform for building and deploying AI apps and agents is getting an update. Announced at this year’s Build conference, Azure AI Foundry (née Azure AI Studio) has new tools to simplify agent development, automate model selection, enhance monitoring, and support on-device AI. It’s all aimed at helping companies scale their generative AI solutions with […]
Microsoft Introduces Entra Agent ID to Bring Zero Trust to AI Agents
Microsoft says we’re entering an era where humans work alongside AI agents. It’s the rise of what it calls Frontier Firms—businesses that summon bots on demand to support knowledge workers in what Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer for AI at Work, Jared Spataro, describes as the “elastic workforce.” However, keeping track of the agents may prove […]
Microsoft Edge Lets Developers Add AI to Web Apps Without the Cloud
Microsoft is upgrading its Edge browser with new AI capabilities. At this year’s Build conference, the company unveiled a set of AI APIs allowing developers to seamlessly integrate AI features into their web apps, powered by models built directly into the browser. This experimental API set includes methods for prompting and generating content. These are […]
Why ServiceNow Named Its Lightweight AI Models ‘Apriel’
When ServiceNow first released its Apriel family of small language models, I was curious about the origin of the name. I initially guessed it might be a twist on the word “April,” perhaps rooted in the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open.” But the company didn’t offer an official explanation at the time. So at […]
Balancing Act: Klarna, AI, and the Future of Work
IN THIS ISSUE: Klarna’s bold AI experiment—cutting headcount and leaning heavily on AI—offers a cautionary tale for companies racing to automate. But does this course correction signal trouble for the AI-first future, or simply reflect growing pains on the road to transformation? Plus, why are tech companies eager to help Saudi Arabia build an AI […]
Salesforce Acquires AI Automation Startup Convergence to Bolster Its Agentforce Platform
Salesforce has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Convergence.ai, a startup building AI automation software. The deal terms were not disclosed, but Salesforce stated that the Convergence “team and technology” would help enhance its Agentforce platform. “The next wave of customer interaction and employee productivity will be driven by highly […]
You.com Launches ARI Enterprise, an AI Research Agent for Financial Analysts and Consultants
In February, the enterprise AI platform You.com introduced its Advanced Research and Insights (ARI) agent, designed to perform deep research and act as a personal AI consultant. Now, just three months later, the company is rolling out ARI Enterprise, a new version designed specifically for consultants, financial analysts, and researchers. And according to You.com, it […]