Microsoft Research: MagenticLite — Agentic System Optimized for Small Models Across Browser and Local Files

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Microsoft Research introduces MagenticLite, an agentic system that makes small models effective for complex workflows spanning browser and local file systems. The system combines MagenticBrain orchestration with the Fara1.5 specialized model to support efficient agent behavior without requiring frontier-scale models. This is significant for builders wanting agent capabilities without large-model API costs.