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MCP overhaul strips sessions, shifting state to per-call metadata for lean servers
technology1 month ago

MCP overhaul strips sessions, shifting state to per-call metadata for lean servers

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) gets its biggest update since launch: persistent sessions and the initialization handshake are removed, with identity and capabilities now carried in per-call metadata and a new server/discover method added. This enables MCP servers to operate more like stateless HTTP services behind gateways, while essential state is handled via explicit handles (e.g., carts, task IDs). The change aims to reduce infrastructure complexity under a pay-as-you-go model, with deprecation guidance and migration paths to help developers adapt.

Major Cloud and Internet Outages Disrupt Services Worldwide
technology1 year ago

Major Cloud and Internet Outages Disrupt Services Worldwide

Google Cloud experienced a major outage caused by an API management issue related to invalid data and insufficient testing, affecting numerous Google services and third-party platforms like Spotify and Discord. Cloudflare's services relying on Google Cloud were also impacted due to a storage infrastructure failure, prompting Cloudflare to plan migration to its own storage solutions. Google and Cloudflare are working to prevent future incidents and have acknowledged the impact on users and businesses.

Google's Duet AI Suite: Expanding Across Google Cloud, Gmail, Docs, and More
technology3 years ago

Google's Duet AI Suite: Expanding Across Google Cloud, Gmail, Docs, and More

Google's Duet AI, a suite of generative AI features for text summarization and data organization, is expanding across various products and services in Google Cloud. Duet AI can now assist with code refactoring, provide infrastructure configuration suggestions, and generate flows using existing APIs. It can also help design and publish APIs, integrate with BigQuery and Looker for data exploration, and customize machine learning models. However, concerns remain about the potential for mistakes and copyright issues with generative AI coding tools. Google addresses these concerns by citing sources for code suggestions and ensuring data privacy and security.

Microsoft Azure API Management Service Vulnerabilities Patched
api-management-vulnerability3 years ago

Microsoft Azure API Management Service Vulnerabilities Patched

Three new security flaws have been discovered in Microsoft Azure API Management service, including two server-side request forgery (SSRF) flaws and one instance of unrestricted file upload functionality in the API Management developer portal. Exploitation of SSRF flaws can result in loss of confidentiality and integrity, permitting a threat actor to read internal Azure resources and execute unauthorized code. Following responsible disclosure, all the three flaws have been patched by Microsoft.