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Agent Communication Protocol (ACP)

July 21, 2025 • The AI Guides - Gary Sloper & Scott Bryan • Season 1 • Episode 34

Join hosts Gary and Scott on The Macro AI Podcast as they explore the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP), a game-changing framework for AI agent collaboration. Developed by IBM Research and backed by the Linux Foundation, ACP enables seamless communication between AI agents, breaking down silos to drive innovation and scalability. Learn how ACP’s REST-based architecture, multimodal data handling, and agent discovery features empower businesses in manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond. The episode compares ACP to MCP and A2A, highlighting its unique focus on local-first, real-time coordination. With practical use cases and insights into challenges and future directions, this episode offers business leaders and technical listeners actionable strategies to leverage ACP for competitive advantage in the AI era.

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