Niels Berglund

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

Interesting Stuff - Xmas, New Year 2024, Week 1 2025

This blog post dives into the most exciting advancements in AI, from the rise of agentic workflows and transformative frameworks to the shrinking of models and plummeting costs. With insights into Proximal Policy Optimization and bold predictions for 2025, it's a snapshot of the trends shaping the future of tech.

Posted by nielsb on Monday, January 6, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 51, 2024

In this week's blog we explore groundbreaking tech advancements, including OpenAI's o3 models, ChatGPT Projects, Kafka's queue support, and Microsoft's AIOpsLab. These innovations are reshaping workflows, enhancing scalability, and advancing AI capabilities. Dive in to discover how they're driving the future of tech!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, December 22, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 50, 2024

We explore this week breakthroughs in AI and tech, from Netflix's Distributed Counter Abstraction to OpenAI's Sora, a revolutionary text-to-video tool. It also highlights frameworks like Splunk's MAG-V for synthetic data and Amazon SageMaker's AI-driven marketing innovations. Dive in to discover how these advancements balance innovation with real-world application!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, December 15, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 49, 2024

This week's blog explores cutting-edge tech advancements, including SQL Server 2025's AI-ready features, LangChain tools for smarter app development, and Large Action Models revolutionizing decision-making. Dive into strategies for optimizing LLM performance and integrating real-time intelligence with proactive agents, showcasing how technology is pushing boundaries like never before!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, December 8, 2024

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