Google's MCP servers: AI agents get direct Maps, Cloud access

• Google is launching fully managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing AI agents direct access to services like Maps, Cloud, and Enterprise tools.
• These MCP servers simplify integration for developers by providing ready-made, remote endpoints, eliminating the need for complex custom connectors.
• Initial MCP server support includes Maps, BigQuery, Compute Engine, and Kubernetes Engine, with more services planned.
• MCP is an open standard, ensuring interoperability with various AI models such as Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
• Google's solution integrates with Apigee to convert existing enterprise APIs into MCP-compatible endpoints, enhancing security and governance for AI agent access.

Why It Matters: Google simplifies AI agent integration with its services, accelerating enterprise AI.