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December 11, 2025
AI companies want a new internet
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TL;DR
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a new standard allowing AI agents to access and utilize external tools, data sources, and workflows.
- Anthropic is donating MCP to the Linux Foundation and co-founding the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) to promote open-source agentic AI.
- MCP has seen rapid industry adoption by major AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, with potential integration into Apple's Siri.
- The protocol facilitates seamless interaction between AI models and services, such as sending a Slack message via Claude.
- MCP's open-source nature and donation to a neutral body like the Linux Foundation address concerns about Anthropic's ownership and potential control.
- The standard is seen as crucial for making AI agents more profitable and overcoming current limitations in their speed and reliability.
- MCP's success could lead to a marketplace of tools for agents and enable more complex automated tasks for users, like planning entire trips.
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