The article discusses the importance of observability in the context of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) agents, emphasizing how effective monitoring can enhance their performance and reliability. It explores various strategies and tools that can be employed to achieve better insights and control over RAG systems, ultimately leading to improved user experiences.

New Relic has announced support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) within its AI Monitoring solution, enhancing application performance management for agentic AI systems. This integration offers improved visibility into MCP interactions, allowing developers to track tool usage, performance bottlenecks, and optimize AI agent strategies effectively. The new feature aims to eliminate data silos and provide a holistic view of AI application performance.