Microsoft details agent strategy, new AI models, and 'IQs'

Microsoft is emphasizing its agentic AI strategy, introducing new tools like Microsoft IQ for context across various data types and platforms. The company unveiled seven new in-house AI models under the 'MAI' family, designed for efficiency and customization, alongside hosted agents and a control plane for observability. Key announcements include Foundry IQ for knowledge, Fabric IQ for structured data, Work IQ for the Microsoft ecosystem, and Web IQ for web search. These advancements aim to empower enterprises by providing agents with reliable context, governance, and secure data access, moving beyond simple question-answering to actionable task execution.