Niels Berglund

Interesting Stuff - Week 16, 2025

This week's roundup highlights OpenAI's latest models (GPT-4.1, o3, and o4-mini), enhancing coding efficiency and seamlessly integrating with GitHub Copilot. The new Codex CLI transforms natural language directly into executable scripts, reshaping developer automation. Also featured: insights into managing tech's societal impacts through structured 'consequence sprints'.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, April 20, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 15, 2025

This week’s blog explores key developments in the world of AI agents and developer tooling—from NVIDIA’s AgentIQ and Google’s Agent2Agent protocol to Microsoft’s new C# SDK for MCP. It also dives into the evolving role of LLMs, what MCP abstracts under the hood, and the rise of vibe coding with GitHub Copilot. A glimpse of AI in 2027 rounds it all out.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, April 13, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 14, 2025

I explore this week everything from creative game development powered by vibe coding, to deep dives into AI agents and the new Model Context Protocol (MCP). I look at the tools and ideas shaping the next wave of intelligent, collaborative systems. Oh, and speaking of agents – the Call for Speakers is now open for our next event: Data & AI Community Day Durban: Season of AI – The Age of Agency. If you're into AI Agents, Generative AI, or just want to vibe with the community, this one's for you.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, April 6, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 13, 2025

This week: dive into the rise of AI agents, from Unreal Engine-based multi-agent platforms to real-time data integration with MCP. I've highlighted key developments around the Model Context Protocol and OpenAI's new image generation capabilities. Plus, a quick look back at AI @ Ignite++ and a preview of our next big event!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 12, 2025

Exploring this week's cutting-edge developments in AI and streaming, including OpenAI's new fine-tuning method, Anthropic's MCP, and Microsoft's RD-Agent. It also highlights tools like the OpenAI Agent SDK and Confluent for VS Code that are transforming how developers build and manage intelligent systems. Dive in for a quick hit of the most impactful tech news of the week.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 11, 2025

This week's tech roundup dives into DeepSeek's big open-source push, OpenAI's new Agents Platform, and Dapr AI Agents bringing scalable multi-agent systems to the mix. Plus, Microsoft Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence is changing the game for low-latency analytics. And with Data & AI Community Day Durban: AI @ Ignite++ just days away, I'm busy finalizing an agenda packed with incredible AI content!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 16, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 10, 2025

Dive in for the latest tech insights in whis week's roundup! We cover the latest in AI and streaming, from a must-read guide on LLMs to the rise of Agentic AI and its real-world impact. We also explore how real-time data is transforming capital markets and how Flink AI is redefining RAG applications.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 9, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 09, 2025

This week's roundup covers cutting-edge AI advancements, from multi-agent PC automation and OpenAI's reasoning models to next-gen research AI and GPT-4.5. We also explore LLM customisation and AI's evolving role in engineering. Plus, he Call for Speakers for Data & AI Community Day Durban: AI @ Ignite++ is open—registrations launch today!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 2, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 08, 2025

AI is advancing rapidly, from multi-agent planning innovations to LLMs with enhanced reasoning. This week's roundup covers Grok 3's capabilities, AI-driven brainstorming, LLM-powered coding, and the rise of event-driven multi-agent systems. Plus, Data & AI Community Day Durban: AI @ Ignite++ is coming March 22—the Call for Speakers is open, and registrations start next week!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 23, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 07, 2025

AI is accelerating fast! This week's roundup covers superhuman coding AI, the rise of the AI Architect role, and Klarna's AI assistant handling work for 700 staff. Plus, we dive into research on large reasoning models, AI-driven GPU optimisation, and how real-time data innovations are shaping the future of AI.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 16, 2025

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Technology musings about coding and data. Some topics: .NET, SQL Server, AI/ML, Big Data, Streaming, Kafka, Azure Data Explorer, and a lot more.