BCG – AI Agents and the Model Context Protocol, Apr 2025

The main topic of the document is the development of AI agents and the role of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in this process.

MCP, launched by Anthropic, is gaining popularity and has been adopted by companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others. MCP helps make AI agents more reliable, secure, and ready for use in corporate environments. The document also discusses the evolution of agents, their market readiness, reliability, and efficiency, as well as the role of MCP in scaling.