Getting started with AI Agents in Azure

This week is the second week of the Generative AI Level Up Tuesdays Reactor series, as well as the accompanying MS Learn challenge!

In the session we hosted last Tuesday, we moved from theory to practice, by showcasing with an e-2-e RAG sample built with Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search Service and Prompty. Did you miss it? Catch it up here.

What's next? Next Tuesday 18th February at 9AM PST (6PM CET) we are going to host the 3rd episode of the series, where we are going to demystify the world of AI agents and provide an overview of the agents framework in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Also, you'll have the unique opportunity to interact with the speakers after the session in a community roundtable call on Discord. Join the community at https://discord.gg/uwUyWw9xdn and tune in on 19th February at 8AM PST (5PM CET) to get all your questions answered.

About this session:

Getting started with AI Agents in Azure

Artificial intelligence agents are everywhere—from chatbots and virtual assistants to autonomous systems making decisions on behalf of users. But what exactly is an "AI agent," and how does it differ from other AI models and systems? In this talk, we’ll demystify the concept of AI agents, exploring the core components that define them, their unique capabilities, and how they interact with users and environments in real time. We’ll break down popular AI agent frameworks, illustrate how agents can autonomously complete complex tasks by integrating with APIs and tools, and share insights into the latest advancements in agent intelligence. Join us to get a foundational understanding of AI agents, how they work under the hood, and the future they’re shaping across industries.

Learn more: Getting started with AI Agents in Azure | Microsoft Reactor

Explore session content: https://aka.ms/Feb18GettingStartedAIAgentsRepo5

Speakers:

Chris Noring likes building tools and helping people by writing blogs and free books. Using languages and runtimes like JavaScript, Node.js, .NET, Python and PowerShell. About me: ✨ Senior Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft ✨ Published author ✨ Enjoys building apps in frameworks like Angular, React, Vue and Svelte. Also into building APIs using REST or GraphQL.

Korey Stegared-Pace is an AI Cloud Advocate working at Microsoft. He is passionate about community, open source and how developers can create and learn together. Prior to working at Microsoft, he worked at several startups in Sweden where he was focused on engaging technical customers and community.

After attending the session or watching the recording, you might want to further deep dive into the agentic AI world by navigating the brand new AI Agents for Beginners curriculum.