Microsoft unveils Magentic-UI, a new human-centered AI agent at Build 2025

At Build 2025, Microsoft introduced Magentic-UI, a groundbreaking human-centered AI agent designed to enhance developer interaction with AI technologies. This new system features a visible task panel that displays agent actions step-by-step, promoting transparency and user engagement.

"The system's architecture is built on Magentic-One, Microsoft’s proprietary agentic framework," said a company spokesperson. This framework aims to streamline the software development process by integrating AI more naturally into workflows.

Microsoft's commitment to the developer community is evident as Magentic-UI is made freely available on GitHub under the permissive MIT license, encouraging open-source collaboration. The introduction of this AI agent reflects a significant shift in the software development landscape, as over 15 million developers currently utilize GitHub Copilot, showcasing the growing reliance on AI tools in coding and development.

As Microsoft continues to innovate, the integration of AI into platforms like Windows AI Foundry and Copilot Studio indicates a future where AI agents play a crucial role in enhancing productivity and efficiency in software development.

Microsoft unveiled Magentic-UI, a new human-centered AI agent, at Build 2025, showcasing its commitment to integrating AI into software development. The system, built on the Magentic-One framework, aims to enhance transparency and user experience, reflecting a significant shift in how developers interact with AI technologies.