Microsoft adds run-assert-eval to help small businesses govern AI agents
Microsoft’s new run-assert-eval skill helps small business developers test AI agents for risks and automate policy fixes in one prompt. It builds on tools like ASSERT and ACS, which enforce rules in AI systems. The company highlights two common gaps: businesses often miss unseen risks, and manual fixes can introduce errors when updating policies after testing changes.
What you can do with it
AI at Work →Check customer service agents with run-assert-eval
What you get You can fix billing or support risks.
Scans agents for fail rates, generates runtime policies, and validates fixes in real time.
- Who for
- founders
- Cost
- included in a tool you already have
Use it for
- Check customer service agents
- Fix billing or support risks
- Auto-update compliance policies
Watch out Requires technical setup and training for full effectiveness
Key points from the news
- Microsoft’s run-assert-eval tests AI agents for risks and auto-generates policies in one prompt
- Reduced a billing-support agent’s data exposure rate from 30% to 5.9% in a sample set
- Requires technical expertise and training to integrate effectively into workflows
The tool measures fail rates and generates runtime policies based on detected risks. A billing-support agent using run-assert-eval found a 30% data exposure rate in a sample set, which dropped to 5.9% after applying the governance skill. Microsoft says it uses evidence-based governance by threat-modeling agents before assessing metrics, aiming to catch overlooked vulnerabilities. However, adoption may require training and temporary workflow disruptions, especially for customer-facing roles. Future updates promise more customization for specific business needs.
Microsoft Unveils run-assert-eval to Enhance AI Governance and Safety
Small Business Trends · 14 October 2026
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