Create Custom AI Agents with Microsoft’s Autogen 2

In this video, TheAIGRID explores Microsoft’s recently released Autogen 2, an upgraded version of the Autogen software that allows users to interact with and use AI agents on their devices. The tutorial covers how to use Autogen Studio to build multi-agent apps, including the installation process, setting up large language model providers, and configuring the environment with API keys from OpenAI or Azure. The video provides step-by-step instructions for installing Autogen Studio via pip and running the application. The Autogen Studio interface is divided into three high-level sections: Build, Playground, and Gallery. The Build section allows users to create and configure AI agents with specific roles and skills, while the Playground section is used for testing and running the agents. The Gallery section stores the results and outputs of the agents’ tasks. The video demonstrates how to create agents, define tasks, and set up workflows for the agents to collaborate on complex tasks. Examples include generating ASCII art, plotting stock prices, and creating PDF presentations. The video concludes with a discussion of future features and improvements planned for Autogen Studio, such as complex agent workflows, improved user experience, and expanded agent skills.