Google’s A2A Protocol and the MCP Paradigm: A New Era of Interoperable AI Agents | Notes

Google has recently announced Agent2Agent (A2A), a new open protocol for AI systems. What exactly is A2A, and why is it significant for the AI industry? Furthermore, how does it relate to MCP—does it compete with or complement it? What Are AI Agents and Agentic AI? § Before diving deep, let’s quickly demystify the terms for those who may not be familiar. AI agents are software programs powered by…