ToolsThe story, in brief
AI agents are getting their own search engine
Microsoft and Google just shipped the standard that lets AI agents find and execute their own tools at runtime.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
An open standard for agent tool discovery represents a critical shift in how autonomous AI systems will operate in production—moving from pre-configured workflows to dynamic, self-directed execution. This has major implications for enterprise deployment velocity and agent capability ceiling.
The key facts
4 to knowNew open standard backed by Microsoft and Google
Enables AI agents to search for and use tools at runtime
Addresses agent autonomy and dynamic tool selection
Published June 18, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: AI agents may soon search for and use their own tools at runtime, thanks to a new open standard backed by Microsoft and Google.