In today’s AI Deep Dive, we examine Anthropic’s groundbreaking Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source framework designed to advance AI’s ability to integrate with data sources for more context-aware applications. We also discuss Microsoft’s recent efforts to secure its AI and cloud services, including patches for four critical vulnerabilities. Finally, we explore the emerging trend of AI companionship, with one woman’s experience shedding light on the benefits and societal concerns surrounding AI boyfriends and their potential impact on young users.