Microsoft’s AI agents: 4 insights that could reshape the business landscape

The era of AI agents has officially arrived, and Microsoft leading the charge. At Ignite, the company made bold claims about its progress in enterprise AI, including 100,000 organizations already deploying or editing AI agents. These announcements suggest that Microsoft is about to disrupt how businesses approach automation, as well as the startups that compete in this space.

In my conversation with generative AI developer and expert Sam Witteveen, CEO of Red Dragon AI and developer expert in machine learning, who has become a leading AI educator and influencer through his technical content on YouTube, we dive into the most significant takeaways from Ignite. Why do AI company leaders say the value is shifting from LLMs to the layers on top of it—specifically, to the business management layers where Microsoft can shine? How does Microsoft’s vision of a multi-agent “mesh” raise the stakes for technical decision makers? And what does it mean when startups claim that Microsoft is “steaming” entire verticals with its enterprise AI offerings?

Highlights from our conversation:

1. AI agents are ready: Microsoft says the agency era is here, but what’s driving this bold statement?
2. In addition to LLMs: The value changes, but where – and why does it matter to your business?
3. Multi-Agent Mesh Vision: Could millions of agents working in tandem redefine enterprise AI architecture?
4. Microsoft executive: With 100,000 organizations on board, how real is this benefit – and how much is marketing spin?

Watch the full interview above as we answer these questions—and more.