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MCP vs API: Simplifying AI Agent Integration with External Data

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MCP or API: Which transforms AI integration? Martin Keen explains how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) revolutionizes AI agents by enabling dynamic discovery, tool execution, and seamless external data retrieval. Discover how MCP simplifies LLM workflows and outpaces traditional APIs. ?
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