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Forbes
22-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Stanford's Use Of Microsoft Agentic Platform Leads To Better Analysis
stethoscope, black, blue background, isolated getty In the era of genetic AI, we're spending a lot of time looking at connective technologies. That means developing processes and pipelines that will connect the dots, and keep things moving in end-to-end deployment of multiple AI agents collaborating on a given project. When you start to research why agentic AI is such a big deal, you realize that it has to do with what they used to call 'ensemble learning' in traditional ML. It's the idea that instead of one big neural network 'brain,' there are multiple smaller AIs, and each one has a job to do in providing an overall result. One of the simplest versions is a generative adversarial system, where some AIs generate things, and other AIs analyze them. But today these systems are a lot more sophisticated, and the support technologies and tools have to be sophisticated, too. Microsoft is pioneering this sort of work with Azure AI Foundry, which is just now becoming part of the nomenclature of today's AI world. The essential idea of Azure AI Foundry is that it combines three key pieces of the pipeline for multi-agent collaboration. That's a code environment, a collaboration environment, and a cloud service for hosting. In Microsoft's case, that is provided by the connection between Microsoft Visual Studio (an IDE), GitHub as a collaboration center, and Microsoft Azure for cloud. This setup allows over 70,000 customers to process 100 trillion tokens and generate billions of daily search queries, according to Microsoft's stats. Microsoft shows how features like agentic retrieval, always-on observability and trust features help make this platform what it is. One of the biggest feathers in Microsoft's cap here is its collaboration with Stanford in developing agent orchestration for tumor management. This agent orchestration system helps clinicians to evaluate medical imaging, seek out clinical trials, and build personal timelines for patients. When you read about the project, you learn that only one percent of patients currently have these personalized plans, which are known to promote better results in oncology. Reporting on Stanford's use of the Azure AI Foundry agent system shows how it takes many hours of clinical work out of the equation, and automates the process of using electronic health record data to save lives. Developers can also fine-tune models and test them, while targeting agents to their tasks. Hyperliterate users can find out more by looking in the Azure AI Foundry Agent Catalog here. With this process, clinical tumor review boards save time identifying a patient's situation and coming up with actionable results. 'Stanford Medicine sees 4,000 tumor board patients a year, and our clinicians are already using foundation model generated summaries in tumor board meetings today,' says Stanford School of Medicine Chief Information Officer Dr. Mike Pfeffer. 'The new healthcare agent orchestrator has the power to streamline this existing workflow by reducing fragmentation … and enables surfacing new insights from data elements that were challenging to search, such as trial eligibility criteria, treatment guidelines, and real-world evidence. Stanford Health Care is excited to further research the potential of using the healthcare agent orchestrator to build the first generative AI agent solution used in a production setting for real-world care for our cancer patients.' All of this takes place in a specific context, this month of May, where both Microsoft and Google are coming out with big announcements this week. In addition to Google's new AI Mode in search, which I've covered, Google is also touting its Gemini 2.5 model advancement. As for Microsoft, there's news on DeepSeek for Copilot and more from the Microsoft Build 2025 event this month, and there's additional agentic news there as well. But the Azure AI Foundry agent system is really a signpost on the path toward better agentic deployment, which is likely to be a primary focus of 2025, 2026, etc. Look for more as we move into summer and these enormous companies continue to wow the crowds with breakthrough innovations.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Railtown AI Technologies Inc. Launches Powerful Visual Studio Extension to Supercharge Developer Productivity with AI
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) ('Railtown AI' or the 'Company') today announced the official release of its Visual Studio Extension, bringing the power of its advanced AI-driven Root Cause Agent (RCA++) directly into one of the world's most widely used integrated development environments (IDEs). Designed to revolutionize the way developers identify, resolve, and prevent issues, Railtown's Visual Studio Extension leverages context-aware AI to deliver automated fixes, intelligent code suggestions, and streamlined workflows—all tailored to a developer's unique codebase and environment. 'Our mission is to empower developers with intelligent tools that eliminate friction and accelerate innovation,' said Cory Brandolini, CEO at Railtown AI Technologies Inc. 'By integrating our Root Cause Agent into Visual Studio, we're giving developers the ability to detect and fix issues faster, with greater precision and confidence.' With this release, RCA++ can now be used as a standalone tool on a developer-by-developer basis, making it ideal for individual contributors or smaller teams. For larger organizations seeking a unified approach, RCA++ is also fully integrated into Railtown's Conductr Developer Productivity Engineering Platform ( ), enabling scalable deployment, centralized insights, and enhanced team collaboration across the entire development lifecycle. The extension introduces a comprehensive set of features aimed at improving developer experience and operational efficiency: With Visual Studio continuing to be one of the most popular IDEs used by software developers around the world, this extension enables seamless integration into existing workflows. Developers can now leverage Railtown AI's capabilities without switching tools, allowing for increased focus, faster debugging, and more reliable deployments. In addition to the launch of the Visual Studio Extension, Railtown AI Technologies is also pleased to announce that it has engaged i2i Media to lead a robust marketing awareness campaign. This strategic initiative aims to expand reach, drive adoption, and raise visibility of Railtown's breakthrough AI-powered development. About Railtown AI Technologies Inc. Railtown AI Technologies Inc. is a leader in developer productivity tools powered by artificial intelligence. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Railtown delivers solutions that streamline software development workflows, reduce downtime, and increase the speed of innovation for teams around the world. By embedding intelligence into every stage of the software lifecycle, Railtown is redefining how modern engineering teams work. Follow us on social media SUBSCRIBE FOR INVESTOR NEWS Click here to receive our latest investor news alerts. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD 'Cory Brandolini' Cory Brandolini, Chief Executive Officer INVESTOR CONTACT Rebecca Kerswell Investor Relations Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-604-417-4440 This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as 'will,' 'may', 'should', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'expects' and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company, the commencement of trading of the Company's common shares on the CSE, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. 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Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft Build 2025: How to watch live stream, register, and what to expect from the event
If you have been looking forward to the Microsoft Build keynote, you won't have to wait for it any longer as it is set to begin soon, later today, May 19. Microsoft says every keynote, breakout session, demo theater, and even our hands-on labs are going to be available to stream, live or on-demand, and this will be completely free. This, of course, gets you access to some insightful developer content. Here's what you need to know about the Microsoft Build 2025 event. Read on. Also Read: Scammers steal over ₹11.55 crore from bank accounts after hacking mobile number The Microsoft Build day one keynote will begin in India today, May 19, at 9:30 PM. In order to watch the keynote, you can simply visit Microsoft's YouTube channel where you will find the live stream scheduled. Alternatively, you can tune into this article at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time and find the live stream in the embed below. Do note that May 19 and May 20 will have dedicated keynotes, which are going to begin at 9:30 PM. These will be preceded by live breakout sessions. Starting May 21, there will be live breakout sessions and on-demand content. For this, we recommend you register on the Microsoft Build website, which you can access from right here. There is a five-day agenda, which culminates on May 23. You can simply register for free. Microsoft has said that this year's programme for Microsoft Build 2025 will have extensive coverage. It is expected to feature content for Visual Studio users, detailed discussions on key topics, advancements in .NET, and demonstrations of GitHub Copilot within Visual Studio. There will be a focus on AI agents and how Copilot Studio is delivering business value. This will be illustrated with customer success stories. In addition, there is also going to be a focus on Windows Copilot runtime, and more. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Gold Standard Tool for Developers Is on Sale This Week
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use(Opens in a new window) . Visual Studio has long been the go-to development environment for coders of all levels. Now, for a limited time, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for Windows is just $27.97—and yes, this is a lifetime license, no monthly payments required. Whether you're building apps for desktop, mobile, or the web, Visual Studio 2022 has the tools to help you do it faster and more efficiently. It's the first 64-bit IDE from Microsoft, which means it's built to handle massive projects without slowing you down. Developers working with large codebases or multiple components will notice the difference immediately. This version includes .NET MAUI and Blazor for streamlined cross-platform development, so you can write your code once and deploy it across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. IntelliCode, Visual Studio's built-in AI assistant, helps you write better code by anticipating your next move. For teams, Live Share makes remote collaboration seamless—edit code together, debug in real time, and keep everyone on the same page. CodeLens also provides key insights, such as commit history and author tracking, right inside your editor. It's a full-featured environment built to support everything from student projects to enterprise-level applications. Don't miss your chance to grab one of the most respected IDEs in the game, for a price that barely dents your budget. Get Visual Studio Professional 2022 for $27.97 until April 27. Once it's gone, this price may not return! StackSocial prices subject to change.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft Turns 50, Unveils Powerful AI Upgrades for Copilot
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) marked its 50th anniversary Friday by showcasing a range of new artificial intelligence tools at its Copilot Event, underlining the company's evolution from a developer tools business to a platform enabling widespread software creation. During the event, CEO Satya Nadella demonstrated Copilot's Agent Mode, a feature designed to assist with complex tasks drawing parallels to the company's very first product, Altair Basic. He noted the release of Agent Mode for all Visual Studio users and introduced a code review agent intended to automatically detect and fix bugs. Nadella also announced a new framework to support multi-agent systems, along with tools for tuning, monitoring, and providing feedback. He said Microsoft is working on security-focused tools, including an AI Red Teaming Agent and systems to measure code vulnerabilities part of its strategy to build more secure AI platforms. Earlier this week, co-founder Bill Gates (Trades, Portfolio) published a blog post reflecting on Microsoft's origins, including the source code for Altair Basic, describing it as the coolest code he ever wrote. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman introduced additional Copilot functions, such as Copilot Pages, Copilot Actions, Windows Vision, and Deep Research. These features enable users to write documents, find listings, edit images on screen, and plan trips, respectively. He also demonstrated a Copilot-created podcast featuring Nadella, Gates, and Steve Ballmer, and another AI-generated episode made for a child's birthday. New personalization features, such as animated Copilot avatars, were also previewed, alongside an upcoming Memory function that can visualize user-related data. The company received tributes from leaders across the tech industry. Executives from AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE), and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) commended Microsoft's innovation and partnerships over the decades. AMD CEO Lisa Su highlighted joint efforts across Windows, cloud infrastructure through Azure, and gaming with Xbox. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
