New MCP specification addresses the main barrier to enterprise adoption
Plus, a new policy for the AI protocol ensures features aren't removed suddenly.
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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) received a major update that makes its protocol core stateless, ending the requirement for persistent sessions tied to individual server instances. This change directly tackles the key barrier to large-scale enterprise adoption by allowing requests to be handled independently, improving scalability and resilience. The update also introduces a policy to prevent features from being removed without notice, adding stability for organizations building on the standard.