Decoder with Nilay Patel Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on how AI can save the web, not destroy it
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May 19, 2025 
Kevin Scott, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, discusses the future of search and AI's transformative role. He shares insights on Microsoft's open-source tool, which enhances website interactivity through natural language search. Scott delves into the concept of the 'agentic web,' emphasizing the importance of user autonomy amid AI integration. He also explores how AI can impact creative industries, addressing concerns about authorship and copyright while advocating for a more equitable web for creators and consumers.
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Agentic Web Depends on Open Protocols
- AI agents need open protocols to interact with services and content predictably and efficiently.
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) can enable interoperability like HTTP did for the web.
Align Incentives with Technology
- The true challenge is aligning incentives, not just solving technical issues for agent interaction with services.
- Durable solutions require fixing business model brittleness alongside technical robustness.
Protocols Empower Content Creators
- Open protocols like MCP let content creators decide what and how to share with AI agents.
- This flexibility can spawn new business models involving subscriptions, advertising, and transaction pricing.