Season 1 · Episode 14 · 10 June 2026 · 00:14:39
A special episode from Decoded: The Decision Layer Today, we’re doing something a little different.This episode features a short extract from Decoded: The Decision Layer, the sister show to Decoded: …
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Episode 1 - Silent AI
· 00:06:17
Artificial intelligence was once a buzzword. Now, it's a background presence in your phone, your inbox, your calendar, whether you realise it or not. However, despite all this progress, AI tools still feel isolated. Conversations don’t carry over, tasks restart from scratch, and systems don’t talk to each other.That’s about to change.In this debut episode of Decoded: AI for Everyone, we explore two emerging protocols — Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the Agent-to-Agent Protocol (A2A) — that are set to redefine how AI works across your life. These standards enable AI to retain memory, context, and the ability to coordinate in the background, quietly making your digital life smarter and smoother.Imagine an AI that:Doesn’t ask you to repeat yourselfWorks across apps, devices, and systemsAnticipates needs and completes tasks — often without a promptThis is AI as silent infrastructure. Not flashy. Not noisy. Just helpful.We break down what MCP and A2A are, why they matter, and how they’re shifting AI from disconnected assistants to collaborative agents, reshaping your daily workflow, your productivity, and even your relationship with technology.In this episode:What MCP and A2A actually doReal-world examples you’ll noticeWhy this shift matters for individuals and businessesHow to prepare for a world of connected AI agentsWant to dive deeper? Visit www.promptengineeringcookbook.com for guides on MCP, A2A, and more.
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You're listening to Decoded, AI for Everyone. Where artificial intelligence meets everyday intelligence. Each week we cut through the hype, unpack the tech and decode the future, one conversation at a time. This week, we dive into the world of passive AI, where new protocols like MCP and 808 are giving AI the power to remember, coordinate and just get things done without you lifting a finger. This is AI that doesn't just assist, it acts. Let's decode it. Artificial intelligence has evolved from a buzzword to a background presence. It's in our phones, our inboxes, our calendars, even if we d…
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