MCP: The new "USB-C for AI" that's bringing fierce rivals together
Briefly

OpenAI and Anthropic, once competitors, have collaborated on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open specification designed to simplify integrations between AI models and external data sources. MCP, likened to a USB-C port, allows AI applications to connect efficiently without the need for bespoke integrations. The protocol has gained traction among tech companies, including Microsoft, and received acknowledgment from OpenAI, reflecting a growing trend towards standardized connectivity in AI development. Support from the community is evident through numerous open-source projects aiming to enhance AI-tools compatibility across various domains.
MCP establishes a royalty-free protocol that allows AI models to connect with outside data sources and services without requiring unique integrations for each service.
Think of MCP as a USB-C port for AI applications, aiming to standardize how AI models connect to the infoscape around them.
Read at Ars Technica
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