Semantic Kernel points users to Microsoft Agent Framework
The pattern: 3 of the 5 website changes in this issue involve MCP (Semantic Kernel, Runway and Zapier).
What changed: Semantic Kernel now directs users prominently to Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) 1.0 as its production-ready successor. The repository names stable APIs, multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and A2A/MCP interoperability.
Why it matters: Teams that chose Semantic Kernel as an enterprise agent foundation now face a framework transition. Zapier's new MCP connectivity to 9,000+ apps makes interoperability a concrete integration concern.
Do this: In any Semantic Kernel deployment, map the APIs, provider adapters, and orchestration patterns you use against MAF 1.0 before approving the next production release.
See what changed on Semantic Kernel's listing →
What changed on the tools' own sites
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Runway homepage adds App Studio, general-availability Ads, Praxis-1… Runway’s updated site highlights App Studio, generally available Ads, a research model, broader MCP support, and expanded Agent and Studio capabilities.
Matters if you build agent workflows needing broader model and workflow support.
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Hermes Agent introduces revised subscription tiers and desktop downloads Hermes Agent replaced its credit-based pricing presentation with a four-tier subscription table and added desktop downloads.
Matters if you manage software subscriptions for desktop agent users.
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Phronesis repositions as an agentic decision-assurance layer with REST… Phronesis now presents decision assurance before agent actions through auditable Decision Assets, action boundaries, calibration records, and machine-readable access.
Matters if you govern agent actions with auditable pre-action controls.
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Zapier expands its platform with MCP connectivity and self-healing Next Gen Zaps Zapier now highlights MCP connectivity for linking AI tools to apps through a secure connection and self-healing Next Gen Zaps.
Matters if you connect AI assistants to business applications through automation workflows.
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Changes we spotted on each tool's own website since the last issue.
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