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 [tool.poetry]
 name = "crewai"
-version = "0.16.4"
+version = "0.17.0rc0"
 description = "Cutting-edge framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents. By fostering collaborative intelligence, CrewAI empowers agents to work together seamlessly, tackling complex tasks."
 authors = ["Joao Moura <joao@crewai.com>"]
 readme = "README.md"