AI is evolving from a single program into a protocol
iamtrask · x · 2026-08-21
An observation suggests that AI is shifting from being a single monolithic program or platform into a protocol. This evolution is evidenced by the rise of MCP, routers, clients, and harnesses. Viewing AI futures solely as singular programs or minds may lead to missing the next wave of development.
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