The Model Context Protocol A Universal Interface for AI Native Development with Doug Finke
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In this session, Doug Frink discusses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its implications for AI development. Doug, a Microsoft MVP with extensive experience in AI, emphasizes the importance of MCP as a universal interface for connecting AI models to tools and data. He provides a hands-on demonstration of setting up a simple MCP server using Python, showcasing how to create functions and interface with AI tools effectively. Doug highlights the significance of safety features and permissions in using MCP tools, as well as the ease of integrating existing codebases with MCP. He explains key use cases such as AI coding assistance, data integration, and dynamic context access, emphasizing that MCP is not just about running tools, but about building them efficiently. The discussion includes insights into the security and governance aspects of using MCP and the future potential of this protocol as more developers adopt it. Doug concludes with a Q&A session addressing various audience questions regarding MCP and its broader implications in the AI landscape.