Angie Jones on Goose, MCP, and the future of AI agents | Episode 9 | The GitHub Podcast

Angie Jones, VP of Engineering at Block, discusses the open-source AI agent Goose and its applications beyond developer tools. Goose, initially a reference implementation of MCP with Anthropic, is now utilized across Block's various departments, including finance and sales, to enhance daily tasks. Jones highlights an example where Goose monitors students' stress levels to provide coding assistance, showcasing AI's potential in well-being. She emphasizes the importance of practical AI applications over flashy demos, advocating for transparency about AI's limitations. Jones also shares Block's AI Builder Fellowship, aimed at nurturing early-career AI builders through real-world experience.