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The USB-C of AI: When Chatbots Get Hands

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For years, AI was the world's smartest advisor trapped behind a text box—it could tell you exactly what to do, but you still had to do all the actual clicking yourself. In 2026, that's over. AI agents powered by new standards like MCP are breaking out of the chat window and independently managing your calendar, your inbox, and your entire workflow. This episode explains exactly how it works, why it matters to anyone with a job, and what happens when your AI stops being a copilot and starts being a coworker.