Migrating from Bing Search APIs to Azure OpenAI Agent with Grounding Bing Search

With Bing Search APIs scheduled for retirement on August 11, 2025, developers need a robust migration strategy to maintain search-powered AI applications. Microsoft has introduced a compelling alternative through Azure OpenAI Agents with the “Grounding with Bing Search” tool, seamlessly integrated with Semantic Kernel. This comprehensive guide covers the complete migration process, from Azure AI Foundry project setup to implementing grounding capabilities in your .NET applications. Strategic Advantages of Migration The transition from standalone Bing…