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The era of AI agents has officially arrived, and Microsoft is leading the charge. At Ignite, the company made bold claims about its advancements in enterprise AI, including 100,000 organizations already deploying or editing AI agents. These announcements suggest Microsoft is about to disrupt how enterprises approach automation, as well as startups competing 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 are enterprise AI leaders saying value is shifting from LLMs to the layers on top of it — specifically, to the the enterprise governance 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 Microsoft is “steamrolling” entire verticals with its enterprise AI offerings?
Major takeaways from our conversation:
- AI Agents Are Ready: Microsoft says the agent era is here, but what’s fueling this bold declaration?
- Beyond LLMs: The value is shifting, but where—and why does it matter to your enterprise?
- The Multi-Agent Mesh Vision: Could millions of agents working in tandem redefine enterprise AI architecture?
- Microsoft’s Lead: With 100,000 organizations on board, how real is this advantage—and how much is marketing spin?
Watch the full interview above as we answer those questions—and more.
