AI's MCPs: A Web 2.0 Déjà Vu?

The hype around Multi-modal Connectors (MCPs) echoes the Web 2.0 story. The initial vision – LLMs seamlessly accessing all data and apps – mirrors the early promise of interconnected services. However, Web 2.0's open APIs eventually evolved into controlled systems dominated by a few winners. Similarly, while MCPs promise open access, large platforms may restrict access to prevent competition. This suggests MCPs might become controlled tools, not a truly open ecosystem.