The world of AI agent teams saw major breakthroughs this week. Google's new Multi-Agent System Search (MASS) framework helps create better AI teams by automatically testing different group setups. This could lead to smarter robot teams in factories or better disaster response systems. MASS works like a coach for AI agents, trying different player combinations to find what works best for specific challenges.

Microsoft made waves with its enterprise agent system featuring persistent memory. These AI teams remember everything they learn, making them great for long projects. A demo showed how different agents could handle parts of software development simultaneously - one writing code while another tests it, speeding up the whole process. Early users report being able to complete complex tasks twice as fast as before.

In healthcare, SmythOS researchers demonstrated patient monitoring agents that work together like a medical team. Vital sign trackers, medication reminders, and emergency alert agents share information instantly. This system caught dangerous drug interactions in tests that single AI tools missed, showing the power of teamwork AI.

The tech community got a new resource with Shakudo's top 9 frameworks list. These tools help developers build custom agent teams without starting from scratch. Top picks include SmythOS for supply chain management and NVIDIA's Clara for medical imaging analysis. The list shows growing options for businesses wanting specialized AI teams.

Challenges remain as multi-agent systems grow more complex. Security experts warn that hacker could target communication between agents. Companies like Cisco are working on encrypted agent chats to prevent data leaks. Another big hurdle is making agents from different systems work together smoothly - like getting Android and iPhone apps to communicate.

Looking ahead, developers predict smart city agent networks that manage traffic, energy, and emergency services together. Early tests in Singapore show these systems could reduce power outages by 30% while improving ambulance response times. As more companies adopt this technology, AI teamwork might soon become standard in how we solve big problems.

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