The Model Context Protocol (MCP) introduces a method for applications to provide relevant information to large language models, ensuring these models function effectively within a defined scope. Described as the “USB-C port for AI applications,” MCP standardizes how AI models interact with various data sources and tools. This week, Alipay unveiled an MCP server for payment services, enabling merchants and AI developers to use natural language to access Alipay payment services through their preferred MCP clients or AI agents. Meanwhile, to improve integration efficiency between AI agents and external tools, Tbox—Ant Group’s AI agent development platform—introduced an MCP section supporting the deployment and invocation of more than 30 MCP services. These include Alipay, Amap Maps, Google MCP, Slack, GitLab, and the AWS Knowledge Base Retrieval Server. Learn more: https://tbox.alipay.com/ #AIinAlipay
