# MCP and Agentic AI Day 1 Lecture

> In this video, Zach dives into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its tools, emphasizing how they can transform AI from merely providing advice to taking actionable steps. He highlights that only about 20% of internet users engage with ChatGPT, and a mere 1-2% have used Python to prompt it, showc…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/mcpandagenticaiday1lecture-oct2025-p737-l1606
- Program: [AIExpert](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/ai-expert)
- Module: Week 3: Agentic AI, MCP & Automation
- Access: Requires enrollment in AIExpert
- Length: 30 min video
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

In this video, Zach dives into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its tools, emphasizing how they can transform AI from merely providing advice to taking actionable steps. He highlights that only about **20%** of internet users engage with ChatGPT, and a mere **1-2%** have used Python to prompt it, showcasing how early we are in this AI trend. Zach will explore how MCP servers can streamline tool management and enhance AI capabilities, guiding viewers through the process of setting up their own MCP server by the end of the week.

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