Article Summary
Salesforce announced the beta launch of its hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing AI assistants to securely access enterprise data.
- These MCP servers enable AI models, such as Anthropic's Claude, to execute external tools and interact with Salesforce and other enterprise systems.
- The new offering simplifies tool integration for AI assistants by handling authentication, authorization, and data context management within the Salesforce platform.
- Developers can leverage these hosted servers to build robust AI agents that automate tasks by calling various Salesforce APIs and other connected systems.
- The service aims to enhance AI assistant capabilities by providing secure, scalable access to relevant enterprise information, improving the accuracy and utility of AI interactions.