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Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code April 2025 Update
Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code April 2025 Update Azure AI Foundry is a trusted platform for designing, customizing, and managing AI applications, with a portal that enables secure data integration, model customization, and enterprise-grade governance. Earlier this month, we announced the public preview of the Azure AI Foundry extension. And today, the extension has received a new update! We have improved the way you interact with your Azure AI Foundry resources and upgraded your agent development experience with Threads view and IntelliSense support. Tell me more… With the latest Azure ...
Rapidly prototype with gpt-image-1 from Azure OpenAI Service in the Images Playground in Azure AI Foundry
Introducing the next-gen images playground in Azure AI Foundry, a high-fidelity UX sandbox for developers to rapidly prototype with state-of-the-art image generation models like gpt-image-1 from Azure OpenAI Service 1. This playground enables real-time experimentation, prompt optimization, and integration with developer tools like VS Code, accelerating the "Build-Measure-Learn" development loop and enhancing productivity.
What’s new in Azure AI Foundry | April 2025
This post highlights the latest features and updates in Azure AI Foundry for April 2025, focusing on new models, agents, and tools that enhance AI development capabilities.
Integrating Semantic Kernel Python with Google’s A2A Protocol
Introducing the integration of Microsoft's Semantic Kernel with Google's A2A protocol, enabling Semantic Kernel agents to seamlessly exchange context, instructions, and data with other agents to collaboratively accomplish tasks.
Get started with the new Advanced Audio Models in Azure OpenAI Service
How to get started with Azure OpenAI's next-generation GPT-4o audio models for transcription and text-to-speech applications.
Azure AI Foundry: Create an MCP Server with Azure AI Agent Service (TypeScript Edition)
Learn how to integrate Azure AI Foundry's Agent Service with Claude Desktop using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for powerful integration for MCP clients.
Azure AI Foundry Extension for Visual Studio Code is Available in Preview
Learn how to use Azure AI Foundry capabilities directly in VS Code with the Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code, now available in public preview. Deploy Large Language Models, develop AI applications, and configure agents seamlessly within your favorite VS Code setup.
Unlocking the Power of Agentic Applications New Evaluation Metrics for Quality and Safety
New evaluation metrics in Azure AI Foundry help developers assess the quality and safety of agentic applications. These metrics enhance AI red teaming capabilities, enabling automated risk and safety evaluations through streamlined campaigns and regular assessments.
Introducing AI Red Teaming Agent: Accelerate your AI safety and security journey with Azure AI Foundry
AI Red Teaming Agent, integrated into Azure AI Foundry, enhances the safety and security of generative AI systems by providing automated scans, evaluating probing success, and generating detailed scorecards to guide risk management strategies.