The Stack Overflow Podcast "My job is going to change in a dramatic way”: Exploring the future of the internet with Cloudflare
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Jun 19, 2025 Join Dane Knecht, Cloudflare's CTO and early product visionary, alongside Jody Bailey, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Stack Overflow, as they delve into the future of the internet. They discuss the revolutionary Model Context Protocol and its potential to reshape technology. The duo emphasizes the importance of sustainable content monetization for creators in an AI-driven landscape. They also explore Cloudflare's unique approach to AI integration, enhancing developer productivity while fostering ownership and collaboration in coding practices.
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Dane's CTO Role Evolution
- Dane Knecht transitioned from a product engineer to CTO while still managing product teams focused on innovation and research.
- His role balances immediate revenue products and long-term technology shifts influencing the internet's future.
Sustainable Content Monetization
- Building a sustainable model for content monetization is crucial as AI grows to ensure creators receive fair rewards.
- Without proper compensation, the open internet and diverse content creation could die.
MCP Transforming AI Productivity
- The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables LLMs to interact programmatically with resources, transforming AI from a tool into an assistant.
- MCP demonstrations indicate a dramatic productivity boost ahead in how jobs will be done.
