Niels Berglund

Interesting Stuff - Week 19, 2025

This week’s post explores key developments in Generative AI, from picking the right model for GitHub Copilot to Google's stealthy Gemini takeover and hands-on lessons from vibe coding. I also share updates on upcoming Data & AI Community Day events, including my talk in Joburg next week.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, May 11, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 18, 2025

AI is transforming everything — from coding at Microsoft to how junior developers are leading the agent revolution. This week's roundup covers the rise of small language models, the true spirit of vibe coding, and the convergence of streaming with Confluent and Databricks. Plus, an update on the fast-approaching Data & AI Community Day Durban: Season of AI – The Age of Agency!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, May 4, 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 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 05, 2025

AI is evolving from an assistant to an autonomous digital worker, with Computer Use Agents, Agentic RAG, and AI frameworks like AutoGen, AG2, and Semantic Kernel enabling more intelligent, independent systems. This week's roundup explores how these advancements reshape automation, data retrieval, and multi-agent collaboration. Are we on the brink of a world where AI handles entire workflows while we oversee the process?

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 2, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 04, 2025

This week's blog explores cutting-edge developments in generative AI, including Microsoft's AI security framework, OpenAI's Swarm for multi-agent orchestration, and the innovative DeepSeek-R1 model redefining reasoning efficiency. It also simplifies Google's vision for autonomous AI agents, highlighting the transformative potential of secure and accessible AI. Dive in to explore these exciting advancements.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, January 26, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 02, 2025

We explore cutting-edge advancements in AI and technology, from Nvidia's portable supercomputer to Microsoft's Large Action Models enabling real-world task execution. Open-source innovations like PRIME and AG2 are democratizing AI, while Sam Altman reflects on OpenAI's journey toward superintelligence. Dive in to discover how these breakthroughs are shaping our future!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, January 12, 2025

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