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Microsoft Launches NLWeb to Enable AI-Powered Websites

The open-source framework, unveiled at Build 2025, aims to standardize AI integration across the web, transforming websites into dynamic, conversational platforms.

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NLWeb was developed by RV Guha, Microsoft’s CVP and Technical Fellow

Overview

  • Microsoft announced NLWeb, an open-source initiative to integrate AI capabilities into websites, at its Build 2025 conference.
  • The framework allows websites to handle natural language queries through AI-powered chatbot interfaces, replacing traditional search boxes.
  • NLWeb-enabled websites will function as Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, making content accessible and actionable for AI agents.
  • The project, developed by RV Guha, supports all major operating systems, AI models, and vector databases to encourage widespread adoption.
  • Microsoft envisions NLWeb as a foundational standard for the emerging agentic web, akin to HTML's role in traditional web development.