The Ever-Evolving Landscape of AI, Chatbots, and Tools – My Perspective

Diving deep into the current state of AI, chatbots, and the crucial role of external integrations (like MCP) in shaping their future.

Navigating the Current AI Frontier: A Personal Reflection

The world of AI is moving at warp speed, and sometimes it feels like just blinking means you've missed something big! In this post, I want to share my thoughts on the current state of AI, specifically focusing on the fascinating (and sometimes frustrating!) progress of chatbots, the rapid development of AI models, and the game-changing potential of 'My Connected Protocols' (MCP) – a concept I'm really excited about.

A Friendly Disclaimer: The ink on this post might barely be dry, but the AI landscape is likely already shifting! This reflection captures my perspective today, and it's a testament to how incredibly dynamic this field is.

Chatbots: A Mixed Bag of Brilliance and Boredom

Let's be honest, many of the AI chatbots out there right now can feel a bit... uninspired. They often lack that spark, that genuine utility that is just six pounds a month, getting access to 1500 messages and a fantastic selection of top-tier models (especially the Gemini ones, which I'm quite fond of!) feels like a steal. It's an incredibly powerful tool for the price.

However, and this is where my curiosity really kicks in, there's a significant piece missing for me: robust MCP support. Imagine the possibilities if chatbots could seamlessly integrate with external services and contextualize information from my documents! Currently, web search is often limited to specific models, and there's a notable absence of "connections" or robust tools for external services. Even image generation is often confined to specific models like GPT Image-1. Integrating dynamic, real-time contextual information into my chats, something akin to what MCP could offer, would elevate the experience to an entirely new level.

AI Models: A Daily Revolution

It feels like a new AI model is unveiled almost every single day, doesn't it? The pace of development is simply astounding. What's even morly makes a difference. However, there are some shining exceptions that truly stand out from the crowd. And yes, I'm absolutely talking about t3.chat.

Speaking of t3.chat, I'm still blown away by the sheer value it offers. For e impressive are the monumental leaps in code generation capabilities. I distinctly remember a time when getting barely functional HTML code from models like GPT-3.5 Turbo felt like a minor miracle. Fast forward to today, and the quality and complexity of code generated by these advanced models are truly transformative. It's a testament to the relentless innovation happening in this space.

AI has become incredibly adept at generating text, images, audio, and even video. The creative possibilities are endless! But here's the crucial point: they often operate in a digital vacuum, with zero native integration with the other tools and services we use daily. This is precisely where My Connected Protocols (MCP) becomes not just important, but absolutely essential.

Imagine the power of an AI that can not only generate text but also:

  • Send emails on your behalf
  • Edit files directly
  • Conduct deep, targeted research across various sources
  • Organize folders and manage your digital workspace
  • Look up documentation in real-time

These are just a few examples of how MCP could unlock a new dimension of AI utility. I'm particularly excited about the potential for dynamic, real-time contextualization, similar to how a tool like Context7 provides models with up-to-date code examples and relevant documentation. This kind of integration is the key to moving AI beyond mere content generation and into the realm of truly intelligent, assistive tools that can act on our behalf. It's where the magic truly happens!