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Windows is getting support for the ‘USB-C of AI apps’
- Microsoft is adding support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows, aiming to enable automated AI agents assisting users.
- MCP, likened to the 'USB-C port of AI' apps, allows AI apps to communicate with various platforms, including Windows.
- Windows chief Pavan Davuluri envisions a future where AI agents are integral to user interactions with devices and apps.
- Microsoft is introducing developer capabilities to enable AI agents to access key Windows functions via the MCP framework.
- MCP registry on Windows will serve as a secure source for MCP servers that AI agents can interact with.
- Microsoft demonstrated how AI apps like Perplexity on Windows can leverage MCP for enhanced user experiences.
- Security risks associated with MCP include potential token theft and server compromises, prompting cautious development by Microsoft.
- Microsoft is emphasizing security controls to ensure a safe MCP ecosystem and prevent malicious attacks.
- In addition to MCP, Microsoft is rebranding its AI platform in Windows as Windows AI Foundry, integrating various AI models.
- Windows ML within Windows AI Foundry aims to simplify app deployment by eliminating the need for ML runtimes or hardware providers.
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