Why GUI May Give Way to AI Agents: Analysis Using MCP and Billing as an Example

The author, a product manager of a billing platform at Selectel, reflects on how graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are not always convenient, and that Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI agents could become a new way to interact with products, allowing users to formulate intent instead of learning the interface. He shares an experiment: he created an MCP server for Selectel billing and tested it with the Hermes agent.

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Creator of FaceU and CapCut on Building Products in the AI Era

Flova.ai founder Guo Le, previously the creator of FaceU and CapCut, shared insights on designing products for both humans and AI agents. Flova's team abandoned the traditional canvas model in favor of a flexible workspace with three zones: dialogue, storyboard, and preview. The company has raised $80 million from Sequoia China, IDG, and Cloud9, planning to operate at zero margin during the growth phase.

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