Microsoft Upgrades Semantic Kernel to Agent Framework 1.0

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Microsoft officially upgrades its open-source framework Semantic Kernel to Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF), releasing a production-ready version 1.0. The update introduces enterprise-grade multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and cross-runtime interoperability via A2A and MCP protocols.

LATEST/Microsoft officially upgrades its open-source framework Semantic Kernel to Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF), releasing a production-ready version 1.0. The update introduces enterprise-grade multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and cross-runtime interoperability via A2A and MCP protocols.

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Microsoft Upgrades Semantic Kernel to Agent Framework 1.0
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- Semantic Kernel is rebranded as Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF), signaling a strategic shift from SDK to full framework.
- MAF 1.0 offers stable APIs and long-term support commitments, positioning itself as an enterprise-ready solution.
- New support for A2A and MCP protocols enables cross-runtime interoperability between agents.
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