Agent-to-Agent (A2A)
Agent-to-Agent (A2A) is a framework for letting multiple AI agents communicate and collaborate to complete tasks they could not do on their own.
What data you can use with it
Whatever you build with A2A must follow Defra's data rules. Check Using data with AI for what you can put into each type of tool.
Why we are exploring it
The AI Capability and Enablement team is evaluating A2A. It is not yet a recommendation either way.
Multi-agent patterns are emerging fast. A2A could become a useful way to compose specialist agents, for example one that retrieves data and another that summarises it, rather than building one large agent.
The patterns and trade-offs are still moving quickly, so talk to the team before using it in delivery.
More information
For how Defra handles AI security and data, see Security and Keeping data safe.
Get help with Agent-to-Agent
The AI Capability and Enablement team is evaluating A2A. Talk to us before using it in delivery.