Microsoft Agent Framework gains episodic procedural memory in preview

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Microsoft has launched episodic procedural memory in public preview for its Agent Framework, a built-in capability that lets AI agents remember successful task patterns and automatically replay them when similar requests arise in the future. The system records action sequences and tool selections — essentially giving agents a long-term memory of 'what worked before' so they can skip re-planning for familiar tasks. This is a meaningful step toward more efficient, self-improving agentic systems that reduce repeated reasoning overhead.