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May 13, 2025
Episode 76: Model Context Protocol (MCP): Making AI Agents Talk to Your Data

Model Context Protocol (MCP): Making AI Agents Talk to Your Data

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About the Episode

About The Episode:

In this insightful episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla tackle Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new standardization that's gaining rapid adoption across the AI industry. They explain how MCP functions as a universal adapter between AI models and data sources, solving the "Frankenstein middleware" problem that makes building AI agents so complex today. The hosts break down why this matters for higher education professionals, how it reduces hallucinations by improving data access, and why major players like OpenAI, Google, and HubSpot are already implementing it. This episode offers critical insight into how standardization will make AI tools more useful and less complex for everyone.

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Ardis Kadiu

https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla

https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast.

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Ardis Kadiu is the Co-Founder of AI Idea Lab.

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

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