If Agents Become The New Application, Microsoft Suddenly Matters Again

Microsoft Corp. could regain relevance in the AI era if autonomous agents replace traditional applications as the primary user interface, according to a Forbes analysis. The article argues that the current assumption that the company with the smartest AI model will dominate the future may be misplaced, as recent events point to a shift toward agent-based computing where Microsoft's existing enterprise ecosystem and developer tools provide a strategic advantage.