Semantic Kernel python-1.44.0 is now available
The microsoft/semantic-kernel repository published python-1.44.0 on 2026-07-07. The release notes list changes including: Python: Bump tornado from 6.5.5 to 6.5.7 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14090); Python: Bump pyjwt from 2.11.0 to 2.13.0 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14084).
What was released From the source
microsoft/semantic-kernel published python-1.44.0 on GitHub on 2026-07-07. Items listed in the release notes include:
- Python: Bump tornado from 6.5.5 to 6.5.7 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14090)
- Python: Bump pyjwt from 2.11.0 to 2.13.0 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14084)
- Python: Bump starlette from 0.52.1 to 1.3.1 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14092)
- .Net: Bump Aspire.Azure.Search.Documents from 9.5.1 to 13.3.0 by @dependabot[bot] (#13994)
- .Net: Bump Aspire.Hosting.Azure.CognitiveServices from 13.0.0 to 13.3.0 by @dependabot[bot] (#13996)
- .Net: Bump esbuild, @vitejs/plugin-react, vite, and transitive lockfile deps in /dotnet/samples/Demos/ProcessFrameworkWithSignalR/src/ProcessFramework.Aspire.S…
- Python: Bump bleach from 6.3.0 to 6.4.0 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14089)
- Bump pyarrow from 21.0.0 to 23.0.1 in /python by @dependabot[bot] (#14058)
At a glance · AI & .NET
What was releasedWhy it mattersWho should careUpgrade considerations
Why it matters Analysis
AI libraries for .NET evolve quickly, and APIs in preview often change between releases. Following updates helps teams choose stable abstractions and avoid building on APIs that are about to change.
Who should care Analysis
- .NET developers building AI-enabled features
- Teams evaluating model providers and orchestration libraries
- Architects defining AI integration patterns
Upgrade considerations Analysis
- Read the complete release notes for breaking changes and known issues.
- Update the relevant NuGet packages in a branch and run your tests before merging.
- Read the linked release notes for breaking changes between versions.
- Review data-handling and cost implications of any model provider you connect to.
Sources and further reading
- Release notes for python-1.44.0 on GitHub (original source)
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