Niels Berglund

Interesting Stuff - Week 23, 2024

This week's blog covers Netflix's use of causal inference, the advantages of small language models, and dynamic prompting for AI adaptability. We also highlight best practices for reliable GenAI apps and guide you on integrating Flink SQL, Streamlit, and Kafka for real-time data applications. Dive in for the latest insights!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, June 9, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 22, 2024

Discover KQL's new features, FinRobot's AI for finance, and Microsoft's synthetic data techniques for AI privacy. Plus, learn how to prevent AI hallucinations with Kafka and Flink, and get ready for the Data & AI Community Day Durban!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, June 2, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 20, 2024

This week, I explore the latest in Generative AI and Streaming Databases, including LLM-based SQL agents for SAP HANA, OpenAI's GPT-4o, and LangChain's integration with Azure. Discover how GenAI is transforming venture capital strategies and the revolutionary impact of real-time data processing with streaming databases.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, May 19, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 18, 2024

Explore this week's top tech highlights, from GitHub's Copilot Workspace to Confluent Cloud's Freight Clusters. Discover the latest advancements in Generative AI and streaming, plus get a glimpse of the upcoming Season of AI event! Don't miss out on the future of technology.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, May 5, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 13, 2024

In this week's blog: we explore groundbreaking advancements in Generative AI and data streaming, featuring insights from LlamaFactory to DBRX and the transformative potential of agentic workflows. Plus, get a sneak peek into Durban's upcoming Data and AI Community Day.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 31, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 12, 2024

In this week's blog we explore the cutting-edge of tech: from the evolution of OLTP databases and AI-driven 'Self Learning GPTs' to Microsoft's AutoDev revolutionizing software development. Plus, get the highlights from Kafka Summit London 2024, where data streaming and Gen AI took center stage.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 10, 2024

This week we explore groundbreaking advancements in Generative AI and Streaming, from revolutionizing sales with SalesGPT to Uber's scalable chat solutions. Plus, don't miss out on the upcoming Data and AI Community Day Durban, a must-attend for tech enthusiasts!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 10, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 07, 2024

In this week's blog: a whirlwind tour of Generative AI and Streaming Data Mesh innovations, from the depths of LLMs with llama.cpp to the pioneering Functionary model. Discover the transformative power of GraphRAG and SORA, and join me at the Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2024 for an exciting session on Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 18, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 06, 2024

This week: James Serra's guide to data architectures, Microsoft's AI Controller Interface for LLMs, and Neil Avery's insights on Data Mesh with Kafka.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 11, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 04, 2024

Dive into this week's blog for a tech-packed journey, exploring everything from innovative text-to-speech integrations to the collaborative genius of AI with CrewAI, and the architectural marvels of Azure OpenAI for chat applications. Plus, discover how Confluent's self-use of its platform is revolutionizing real-time alerting.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, January 28, 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.