Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 GA — Unifies Semantic Kernel and AutoGen for Production Agent Workflows

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Microsoft shipped Agent Framework 1.0 as GA for .NET and Python, unifying Semantic Kernel's enterprise foundations with AutoGen's orchestration into a single open-source SDK. Key features: A2A protocol for cross-runtime agent communication, full MCP integration for dynamic tool discovery, and stable multi-agent patterns (Sequential, Group Chat, Magentic-One). Positioned as the enterprise standard for agent orchestration with LTS commitment.