Announcements

We are excited to share the launch of the next generation of the GPT-4o model series with GPT-4.1, 4.1-mini, and 4.1-nano to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.

We are excited to share the first models in the Llama 4 herd are available today in Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks, which enables people to build more personalized multimodal experiences.

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: GitHub Copilot is getting a whole lot more agentic with increased context of your tools and services, powered by the world’s leading models, starting today.

Today, AI stands on the brink of a similar leap, evolving from assistants awaiting instruction to agents capable of serving as workplace teammates. At Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, we’re not simply celebrating our history—we’re laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s digital economy with Azure AI Foundry.

Healthcare providers who work with patients every day know that there is nothing more important than getting them the treatment and care they need. Data is critical to this work, as accurate and timely patient data can be key to making the right healthcare decisions.

Azure AI Foundry’s latest innovations empower businesses to optimize AI investments and differentiate in a competitive landscape. New tools like Azure AI Agent Service and Microsoft Fabric data agents enhance operational efficiency, while NVIDIA NIM microservices boost performance and cost optimization.

In this age of AI, securing AI and using it to boost security are crucial for every organization. At Microsoft, we are dedicated to helping organizations secure their future with our AI-first, end-to-end security platform.

Together, Microsoft and NVIDIA are accelerating some of the most groundbreaking innovations in AI. We are excited to continue innovating with several new announcements from Microsoft and NVIDIA that further enhance our full stack collaboration.

In collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA, we’ve integrated NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA AgentIQ toolkit into Azure AI Foundry—unlocking unprecedented efficiency, performance, and cost optimization for your AI projects.

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AI agents are transforming industries by automating workflows, enhancing productivity, and enabling intelligent decision-making. Businesses are leveraging AI agents to process insurance claims, manage IT service desks, optimize supply chain logistics, and even assist healthcare professionals in analyzing medical records.

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