GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic’s spec for connecting AI models to data sources

GitHub and Microsoft have joined the MCP steering committee to strengthen AI systems' ability to interact with real-world data. This collaboration aims to enable developers to create seamless connections between AI applications and data sources using MCP servers and clients, enhancing productivity across platforms like Windows 11 and Azure. Microsoft emphasizes improved security through trusted sign-ins, while GitHub contributes a registry service for managing MCP server configurations effectively.