Niels Berglund

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 27, 2025

Week 27, 2025 discoveries: a fundamental transformation in AI systems; we're witnessing the emergence of truly autonomous agents that think, plan, and execute independently rather than simply responding to human prompts. From Claude Code's 'terminal intelligence' and SPIRAL's breakthrough in game-based reasoning development to Flink Agents' production-ready enterprise infrastructure, these developments converge on a profound insight: intelligence emerges more naturally from environmental challenges that force systematic thinking rather than sophisticated human oversight. We're moving toward AI ecosystems that continuously push their own boundaries through self-generated curricula, marking the dawn of genuinely autonomous AI systems.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, July 6, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 26, 2025

This week's tech exploration reveals a fundamental shift from simple chatbots to sophisticated AI agents that can collaborate, remember, and reason across time. We're witnessing revolutionary developments like Google's A2A protocol for agent interoperability, SQL-powered architectures, and advanced context engineering that manages AI 'working memory.' As these technologies become production-ready, success depends less on code generation speed and more on the architectural judgment we bring to building truly intelligent systems.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, June 29, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 22, 2025

The AI landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation this week, shifting from isolated models to autonomous, collaborative systems that promise to reshape enterprise technology. From Microsoft's NLWeb democratizing conversational AI and Claude 4's impressive yet concerning capabilities, to revolutionary coding tools and scalable multi-agent architectures, these developments signal that the future lies in intelligent ecosystems where AI agents collaborate seamlessly across entire technological infrastructures.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, June 1, 2025

Interesting Stuff - Week 21, 2025

This week's post covers major AI and data developments, including SQL Server 2025's AI integration, new autonomous coding agents, and real-time system architecture at scale. It also includes a behind-the-scenes look at our successful Data & AI Community Day Durban event.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, May 25, 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 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

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