Semantic Kernel

Enhanced templating in Semantic Kernel for Python

April 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024 04/1/24

Eduard van Valkenburg, Evan Mattson

Hello to all Python enthusiasts working with Semantic Kernel! We are very happy to share some of the latest work we have been doing, namely we introduced not one but two new options for templates: Handlebars and Jinja2. And we also made some updates to the 'semantic-kernel' (default) template as well! This is all now available as of package ...

Learning Paths for Semantic Kernel

March 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024 03/28/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey

We are excited to highlight new learning content released focused on Semantic Kernel. .NET Conf Student Zone - Explore AI On the .NET Conf Student Zone you can learn in a beginner-friendly virtual event where you’ll learn how to build projects using C# and .NET. In the Explore AI dedicated section, shown below, you can learn ...

Customer Case Study: Accenture and Semantic Kernel

March 26, 2024 Mar 26, 2024 03/26/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey

Below we've provided a brief overview of the Customer Story of Accenture. Check out the entire Accenture Customer Story featured here: Accenture evolves its data analytics with Microsoft Fabric to calibrate the new "experience office" Accenture created DEX, an AI-enhanced experience measurement framework. Leveraging Microsoft Fabric, ...

Customer Case Study: Visma Spcs Improves Customer Experience with Semantic Kernel

March 25, 2024 Mar 25, 2024 03/25/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey, Jimmy Stridh

Today we will dive into a customer case study. Thanks to the Visma team on their amazing partnership! Visma Spcs, is a leading software company providing modern services to simplify accounting, HR, payroll, and more, and they've successfully integrated AI and Semantic Kernel to revolutionize their customer experience. With hundreds of ...

Using Semantic Kernel with Dependency Injection

March 22, 2024 Mar 22, 2024 03/22/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey, Gil LaHaye

Semantic Kernel fully supports dependency injection. After receiving many questions from the community as to how to best use dependency injection with Semantic Kernel, the team created an app to illustrate some effective patterns.  Dependency injection is a technique in which an object receives other objects that it requires rather than ...

Image to Text with Semantic Kernel and HuggingFace

March 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024 03/21/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey, Roger Barreto

We are thrilled to introduce a new feature within Semantic Kernel that promises to improve AI capabilities: Image to Text modality service abstraction, with a new HuggingFace Service implementation using this capability. A Glimpse into the Demonstration In the video below, we’ll walk through a compelling demonstration of a simple ...

Semantic Kernel’s new icon and the art of teamwork

March 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024 03/20/24

Matthew Bolanos, Veronica Ward

One year in, Microsoft Semantic Kernel has already begun reshaping how AI and application development teams collaborate to conquer complex problems with smart solutions. In line with that spirit, today's logo upgrade isn't just cosmetic - it's the unveiling of a logo that represents the harmonious partnership we foster daily. Let's take a ...

Reflecting on a Year of Progress: Microsoft Semantic Kernel Turns One

March 19, 2024 Mar 19, 2024 03/19/24

Evan Chaki

It's been a whirlwind of a year since Microsoft Semantic Kernel made its debut. As we celebrate Semantic Kernel's first birthday, it presents us with an opportunity to look back at the strides made and the community that's joined us on this trailblazing journey. From the very beginning, we aimed to reshape how app developers interact with AI, ...

Guest Blog: Building Your Custom Copilot with Semantic Kernel

March 18, 2024 Mar 18, 2024 03/18/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey, Arafat Tehsin

Hello all, today we’re featuring a guest on our Semantic Kernel blog. Arafat Tehsin, an MVP for Microsoft focused on AI. Arafat has been working with Global SIs of Microsoft and developing some next-gen solutions using Azure AI and .NET with the empowerment of our business users by Power Platform and more. We will turn it over to Arafat ...

Updates on Ways to Engage with the Semantic Kernel Team

March 12, 2024 Mar 12, 2024 03/12/24

Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey

We have some updates on how to engage with the core Semantic Kernel team! If you are part of the Semantic Kernel community, you have two options to meet with us virtually: community office hours and kernel development syncs. Both are held on Wednesday with different options to make it easy for folks around the world to join. The original ...