Niels Berglund

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.

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.

We dive this week into major advances in agentic AI, including Microsoft's ARTIST, OpenAI's Codex, and the fast-growing A2A and MCP protocols. We also explore top open source projects, real-world multi-agent implementations, and Windsurf's new SWE-1 models. Plus, a quick recap of my talk at Data & AI Community Day Joburg and a look ahead to the Durban event on May 24.

This week’s post explores key developments in Generative AI, from picking the right model for GitHub Copilot to Google's stealthy Gemini takeover and hands-on lessons from vibe coding. I also share updates on upcoming Data & AI Community Day events, including my talk in Joburg next week.

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!