OpenAI adopts Anthropic’s MCP for better AI integration and smarter responses.
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OpenAI Adopts Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol
OpenAI has officially embraced Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard that enhances AI models’ ability to access and interact with data from external sources. This decision marks a significant shift, as OpenAI is adopting a technology initially developed by its competitor. Image:Google Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, announced the move in a post on X, stating that MCP support is being integrated across OpenAI’s products, including the ChatGPT desktop app and Responses API. The protocol is already available in OpenAI’s Agents SDK, with broader adoption expected in the coming months. So, what exactly is MCP, and why does it matter? Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Its Impact MCP, pioneered by Anthropic, allows AI models to seamlessly connect with business tools, software, and content repositories. It essentially acts as a bridge between AI applications and data sources, enabling two-way connections. Companies like Block, Apollo, Replit, Codeium, and Sourcegr…
