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Alex Hancock
Senior Software Engineer at Block, core contributor to Goose, and a member of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Steering Committee. Building infrastructure that powers the next wave of AI.
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Aug 23, 2025
• 25min
How to Make AI Actually Do Things | Alex Hancock, Block, Goose, MCP Steering Committee
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In this discussion, Alex Hancock, a Senior Software Engineer at Block and key player in the development of Goose, shares insights into the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP). Exploring how MCP transforms AI from mere models into functional agents, he emphasizes the importance of open governance and context management. They dive into challenges in API development and the necessity for intuitive AI interfaces. Alex also reveals his expectations for AGI's incremental arrival and how a long-term mindset shapes his contributions to AI infrastructure.
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