Niels Berglund

This week's tech discoveries reveal how AI is becoming our most powerful collaborative partner, transforming everything from data visualization and coding workflows to API interactions through revolutionary tools like GitHub Copilot's autonomous agents, Microsoft's Data Formulator 2, and the emerging Model Context Protocol. The common thread? AI isn't replacing human creativity; it's amplifying it by handling repetitive tasks while freeing engineers for innovation, strategy, and uniquely human problem-solving. Welcome to an era where the most successful engineers will be those who master the art of human-AI collaboration.

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.

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.

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!