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Here is what you need to know about AI today:

1. Microsoft Doubles Down on Agentic AI with 50+ New Tools

2. Salesforce Declares War on Copilot with AI-Powered Slack Assistants

3. Standardizing AI-Data Connections: Microsoft & GitHub Join the MCP Movement

4. Master Learning with NotebookLM

Top AI news

1. Microsoft Doubles Down on Agentic AI with 50+ New Tools
At Build 2025, Microsoft unveiled a comprehensive strategy for the 'agentic web,' introducing over 50 AI tools to develop autonomous systems. These tools enable AI agents to independently initiate tasks, make decisions, and coordinate with other systems. Notable advancements include GitHub Copilot's evolution into an autonomous developer assistant and a focus on local AI capabilities. Multi-agent systems are highlighted for their role in automating complex workflows. Microsoft also emphasizes open standards for agent interoperability, positioning itself as a central player in this new computing paradigm. Read online 🕶️

2. Salesforce Declares War on Copilot with AI-Powered Slack Assistants
Salesforce has launched 'digital teammates' in Slack, a strategic move that challenges Microsoft Copilot by introducing specialized AI agents. These agents perform specific tasks, enhancing workplace efficiency by searching conversations, accessing data, and executing actions within Slack. Unlike general-purpose assistants, these specialized agents promise more reliable results for complex tasks. With pre-configured templates, companies can quickly deploy them for various use cases. Salesforce's unique integration with Slack offers a competitive edge, aiming to boost productivity by handling repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on more strategic work. Read online 🕶️

3. Standardizing AI-Data Connections: Microsoft & GitHub Join the MCP Movement
GitHub and Microsoft have joined the steering committee for Anthropic’s MCP, a standard for connecting AI models to data systems. Announced at Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference, this partnership highlights the growing support for MCP, also endorsed by OpenAI and Google. MCP enables seamless data access for AI applications, offering developers tools to build robust integrations. Microsoft and GitHub will provide extensive support for MCP on platforms like Azure and Windows 11, enhancing security with a new authorization spec. This collaboration is set to advance AI model capabilities and data interaction significantly. Read online 🕶️

4. Master Learning with NotebookLM
The article details how NotebookLM, an AI-powered tool by Google, aids in organizing and understanding information from documents. Users can upload various file types, and the AI offers features such as study guides, briefing docs, FAQs, timelines, mind maps, and interactive Q&A. These functionalities are beneficial for exam preparation, academic research, and meeting notes. NotebookLM Plus provides advanced features like team collaboration and AI response customization. The article highlights the tool's value for students, researchers, and professionals, making learning more accessible and organized. Read online 🕶️

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