Here is what moved in AI on May 2, 2026. For the full month's coverage, see our AI News May 2026 hub.
Microsoft Agent 365 Now Generally Available
Microsoft released Agent 365 to general availability on May 2, 2026. The product extends identity, security, governance, and management tooling — the same systems enterprises already run — to every AI agent and their interactions across apps and cloud environments. It targets the growing problem of AI agent sprawl as companies deploy dozens of autonomous agents across workflows.
Anthropic Code with Claude Developer Conference
Anthropic announced that its Code with Claude developer conference returns next week, with a livestream open for registration at claude.com. The event covers Claude Code for developers at all levels, from first-time users to teams building multi-agent systems. Anthropic's API revenue is growing more than 2x faster than any prior release cycle, and Codex doubled revenue in under seven days following GPT-5.5's launch — indicating strong enterprise demand for agentic coding infrastructure.
Qwen Partners with Fireworks AI
Qwen and Fireworks AI announced a strategic partnership to deliver optimized, production-ready deployment of Qwen's closed-weights models with lower latency and reduced inference cost. The deal gives developers access to Qwen models through Fireworks AI's infrastructure, which specializes in high-throughput inference at scale.
Also on May 2
Replit offered all users one free day of Agent access to mark its 10-year anniversary. Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup building AI models for robots, as part of a broader humanoid technology initiative. Justin Sun launched B.AI, a single-API gateway aggregating Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, and MiniMax with anonymous crypto payments.
Full May 2026 AI news coverage: AI News May 2026 — All Releases and Announcements