Niels Berglund

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!