We are thrilled to announce that Microsoft Semantic Kernel Python Kernel has reached an incredible milestone of 1,000,000 downloads! This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support and enthusiasm of our community. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every developer, contributor, and user who has embraced the Python Kernel, providing valuable feedback and contributing through PRs on our GitHub repo.

Since the announcement of our 1.0 version in May 2024, we have witnessed remarkable growth in the usage of Semantic Kernel. Your dedication to innovation and collaboration has propelled us forward, driving usage and enhancing our capabilities in exciting ways. Together, we are bridging the chasm between AI technologies and application development, fostering seamless integrations across our .NET and Java counterparts to create scalable AI applications that deliver real ROI.

We are also excited to highlight a few new features for the Python Kernel that were recently released:

1. Open Telemetry: We’ve implemented observability capabilities to provide you with deeper insights into how your applications are performing and how they interact with Semantic Kernel.
2. Azure Model as a Service Support: With this new support, you can leverage Azure’s powerful models as a service, seamlessly integrating them into your applications to enhance functionality and scalability.
3. Agent Framework Support for Python: We’re introducing enterprise multi-agent support in Semantic Kernel, allowing developers to build sophisticated, multi-agent systems that can work collaboratively and efficiently.

We deeply value your community’s contributions and commitment, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI applications!

Thank you once again for your support, and here’s to many more successful milestones ahead!

Sincerely,

Semantic Kernel Team