AI: A Recursive Paradigm Shift

2025-08-13

This article explores the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a new General Purpose Technology (GPT). AI is not only changing how we access knowledge but also how we think, even triggering a recursive paradigm shift: software uses AI, AI uses software, AI builds software, and AI itself is software. The author argues that the rapid development of AI brings immense opportunities and challenges, requiring us to adapt and participate actively, exploring future AI applications and redefining our roles in technological transformation.

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MCP: Simplifying AI Integration with a New Protocol

2025-05-22

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an emerging protocol designed to simplify the integration of AI applications with various data sources and tools. It reduces integration friction by transforming the M × N integration problem into an M + N problem. MCP servers connect to data sources and expose tools, while MCP clients (typically part of AI applications) can connect to any MCP server. The author demonstrates how to easily integrate an AI application with CKAN data using a CKAN open data access MCP server and utilizes the Claude desktop application for data analysis. While MCP isn't a silver bullet, it offers a more convenient and flexible way for AI application development, especially in scenarios that require integration with multiple external systems.

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