Presentation Goal
.NET is transforming how developers build AI native applications and agents. With deep integrations throughout the AI ecosystem, a streamlined development process with Microsoft.Extension.AI, templates to jumpstart development, and the ability to leverage and build the latest in Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agents, .NET is the go to for AI development. Come see how all of this works together and how we are evolving .NET for developers to build interactive agents that communicate silently and at lightning speed. Tell the front-end agent to book travel to the Build conference, and your calendar invites and expense report confirmations start appearing. Agents are transforming business processes and this session explores how .NET and AI can optimize workflows and integrate agents into applications. Learn to use familiar tools to build and manage intelligent agents, enhancing productivity and communication within organizations.
Presentation Summary
Introduction to WebVTT: The discussion starts with a focus on using AI to build next-generation apps, specifically in the context of a conference where attendees have gathered early in the morning after previous sessions.
Evolution of AI Technologies: The conversation shifts to recent advancements in AI, emphasizing the launch of GPT technologies that brought generative AI to general users. The rapid adoption rate and the exponential growth in usage within a short span underline the significant impact of these technologies.
AI’s Accelerating Development: The discourse continues about the rate at which generative AI applications are being integrated into various sectors, mentioning how certain foundational AI tools have shed their ‘experimental’ status to enter general availability.
Practical Applications and Demonstrations: The presentation includes practical demonstrations showing how developers can leverage AI in building complex applications. It discusses integrating AI functionalities like classification, summarization, and sentiment analysis using .NET.
Feedback and Interactive Elements: The event encourages feedback from the attendees, aiming to refine and enhance the AI tools based on user experience. It also includes interactive elements where audience members are actively engaging with the ongoing presentation through direct questions and feedback.
Closure and Future Events: The discussion ends with reminders for future events and an invitation for attendees to provide feedback, emphasizing the community-driven development approach to AI technology enhancement.
About the speakers
Jon Galloway Principal Tech PM Microsoft Jon is a Principal Tech Program Manager on the DevDiv Community team, working on .NET and supporting .NET live streams and virtual events. He’s the author of several programming books, tutorials and video courses on .NET development.
Jeremy Likness Principal Product Manager, .NET AI Microsoft Jeremy Likness is a Principal Product Manager for the .NET AI squad.