Niels Berglund

Interesting Stuff - Week 31, 2025

Discover the latest AI breakthroughs transforming development and learning: OpenAI's Study Mode, LLM writing benchmarks, NotebookLM's video features, GitHub Copilot onboarding, and Claude's agent architecture. Plus insights from building with Claude Code.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, August 3, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 29, 2025

This week brought developments that signal we're crossing major thresholds in AI and data architecture, from MIRIX's revolutionary memory system to OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent marking the shift from conversational AI to actionable digital colleagues. The common thread is clear: we're moving from AI as a tool to AI as a collaborator, where the future belongs to those who can design intelligent systems and master orchestration over implementation.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, July 20, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 25, 2025

This week explores the convergence of traditional engineering excellence and AI-native approaches: from HTAP's death and OpenAI's PostgreSQL mastery to Microsoft's autonomous debugging agents and O3's breakthrough reasoning capabilities. The developments signal the early stages of Software 3.0's transformation, where organizational dynamics continue to shape enterprise adoption despite unprecedented technical advances.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, June 22, 2025

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 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 - 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 32, 2023

This week: Explore Big Data's layers with James Serra's post. GPT-5's potential reshapes AI. Stay updated on streaming trends. Join Niels at Data Saturday Durban for Azure OpenAI insights & top speakers.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, August 13, 2023

Interesting Stuff - Week 31, 2023

This week: Master the art of prompt engineering. OpenAI's evolution from GPT-1 to GPT-4, with a teaser of GPT-5 Explore RAG-based chatbots. Dive into event-driven serverless apps. Join Niels on data adventures.

Posted by nielsb on Monday, August 7, 2023

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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.