The Agentic AI Revolution: Leveraging Microsoft AI and Autonomous Agents to Transform Work and Business
暫譯: 代理式人工智慧革命：利用Microsoft AI與自主代理轉型工作與商業
Hawkins, Will, Calder, Nancie
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商品描述
The evolution of AI isn't just about predictive models and automation; it's about the emergence of "agentic" capabilities--autonomous and specialized AI systems that operate with a sense of independence by acting on a user's behalf. This book explores through dialogue between the authors, the transformative role of AI in modern organizations, beginning with its evolution from automation to augmentation and the paradigm shift in human-machine collaboration.
The book starts with Microsoft's AI ecosystem, showcasing tools like Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure AI that enable AI agentic solutions. It further emphasizes responsible AI implementation, covering ethical guidelines, risk mitigation, and security measures with a specific focus on agentic systems. Finally, it provides a roadmap for businesses and professionals to adapt to an agentic workforce, measuring AI's impact while preparing for future breakthroughs.
After reading this book, you will be able to leverage agentic systems at scale and also address the implications of using agentic AI responsibly.
What You Will Learn:
- The foundations of "agency" in AI
- Practical strategies for implementing agentic AI solutions using Microsoft's ecosystem
- Best practices in Responsible AI, ethical considerations, and risk mitigation for autonomous agents
- Actionable next steps for embracing agentic AI in day-to-day work and broader AI transformation efforts
Who This Book Is For:
AI engineers, Business Analysts, and enterprise architects curious about specialized AI strategies
商品描述(中文翻譯)
人工智慧的演變不僅僅是關於預測模型和自動化；它還涉及到「代理」能力的出現——自主且專門的人工智慧系統，能夠以獨立的方式代表用戶行事。本書通過作者之間的對話，探討了人工智慧在現代組織中的變革性角色，從自動化到增強的演變，以及人機協作的範式轉變。
本書以微軟的人工智慧生態系統為起點，展示了如 Copilot、Power Platform、Dynamics 365 和 Azure AI 等工具，這些工具使得人工智慧代理解決方案成為可能。它進一步強調負責任的人工智慧實施，涵蓋倫理指導方針、風險緩解和安全措施，特別關注代理系統。最後，它為企業和專業人士提供了一個適應代理工作力的路線圖，衡量人工智慧的影響，同時為未來的突破做好準備。
閱讀完本書後，您將能夠大規模利用代理系統，並解決負責任使用代理人工智慧的相關影響。
您將學到的內容：
- 人工智慧中「代理」的基礎
- 使用微軟生態系統實施代理人工智慧解決方案的實用策略
- 負責任的人工智慧最佳實踐、自主代理的倫理考量和風險緩解
- 在日常工作和更廣泛的人工智慧轉型努力中擁抱代理人工智慧的可行後續步驟
本書適合誰閱讀：
對專門的人工智慧策略感興趣的人工智慧工程師、商業分析師和企業架構師
作者簡介
Will is an Azure AI and Microsoft Fabric Engineer, as well as a Data Scientist by trade, with a deep-rooted background in AI and machine learning--long before "Copilot" became synonymous with AI applications. Over the past four years, Will has been on a journey of self-realization and self-actualization through the lens of the world's data. Beginning his career as an Econometrician with Statistics Canada, he later became the Lead Digital Twins Expert for Healthcare at Avanade, followed by a role as Lead AI Expert at ITRAK 365. These experiences laid the foundation for founding his own company, RitewAI.
For the past two years, Will has been building RitewAI into a leading firm specializing in Microsoft's AI stack. Leveraging deep expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, and the Power Platform, RitewAI empowers Microsoft ISVs, partners, and customers to drive AI innovation through consulting, engineering, and strategic advisory services. Will was also recently recognized as a Copilot Studio MVP and just finished publishing his first book, AI Essentials Principles for Navigating the Next Tech Renaissance.
Nancie Calder is a seasoned technology executive, thought leader, and advocate for the transformative power of AI and CRM in modern business. Nancie is the Global Lead for the Dynamics 365 CRM Practice at Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, and she has spent over three decades guiding organizations through complex digital transformations.
A recognized Microsoft Contact Center MVP, Nancie is at the forefront of innovation where AI meets customer experience. Her expertise lies at the intersection of customer experience, AI, and enterprise software strategy. Throughout her career, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies to reimagine sales, service, and marketing operations using Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365, Copilot and the Power Platform.
Nancie is also a frequent speaker at global conferences, including Microsoft Ignite, NA Summit, Dynamics Minds, DynamicsCon, and the AI & Copilot Summit, where she shares real-world insights on the future of agentic AI, trust-based automation, and sustainable CRM practices. Beyond her client work, Nancie is deeply invested in community-building and mentorship. She leads community-based programs, helping to grow the next generation of CRM and AI talent. When she's not writing or speaking, she can often be found hiking the Bruce Trail in Canada.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Will 是一位 Azure AI 和 Microsoft Fabric 工程師，同時也是一名數據科學家，擁有深厚的人工智慧和機器學習背景——早在「Copilot」成為人工智慧應用的代名詞之前。過去四年來，Will 通過全球數據的視角，展開了一段自我實現和自我發展的旅程。他的職業生涯始於加拿大統計局的計量經濟學家，隨後成為 Avanade 醫療保健領域的數位雙胞胎首席專家，之後又擔任 ITRAK 365 的首席 AI 專家。這些經歷為他創立自己的公司 RitewAI 打下了基礎。
過去兩年，Will 將 RitewAI 打造成一家專注於 Microsoft AI 技術堆疊的領先公司。RitewAI 利用在 Microsoft Fabric、Azure AI 和 Power Platform 的深厚專業知識，幫助 Microsoft 獨立軟體供應商（ISVs）、合作夥伴和客戶通過諮詢、工程和戰略顧問服務推動 AI 創新。Will 最近也被認可為 Copilot Studio MVP，並剛剛出版了他的第一本書，AI Essentials Principles for Navigating the Next Tech Renaissance.
Nancie Calder 是一位資深的科技高管、思想領袖，以及現代商業中 AI 和 CRM 轉型力量的倡導者。Nancie 是 Avanade Dynamics 365 CRM 實踐的全球負責人，Avanade 是埃森哲和微軟的合資企業，她在指導組織進行複雜的數位轉型方面已有三十多年的經驗。
作為一位公認的 Microsoft 聯絡中心 MVP，Nancie 在 AI 與客戶體驗交匯的創新前沿。她的專業知識位於客戶體驗、AI 和企業軟體策略的交集。她在職業生涯中與《財富》500 強公司合作，利用 Microsoft 技術（包括 Dynamics 365、Copilot 和 Power Platform）重新構想銷售、服務和行銷運作。
Nancie 也是全球會議的常客演講者，包括 Microsoft Ignite、NA Summit、Dynamics Minds、DynamicsCon 和 AI & Copilot Summit，分享有關代理 AI、基於信任的自動化和可持續 CRM 實踐的現實見解。除了客戶工作外，Nancie 也深度投入於社區建設和導師工作。她領導社區計畫，幫助培養下一代的 CRM 和 AI 人才。當她不在寫作或演講時，經常可以在加拿大的布魯斯小徑上健行。
