AI Model Summer, Open Models, Data Lakehouse and the collision of Operational and Analytical systems.

AI Model Summer, Open Models, Data Lakehouse and the collision of Operational and Analytical systems.

Alex Merced gives the update on the state of the Data & AI world after this summer. Follow Alex Merced, find all links at AlexMerced.com

AI & ART, New Books, AI Harness Production

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AI Songs, Suno, The Puerto Rico Song from Saxboy

Alex Merced discusses his thoughts on the Virality of the AI Song, the Puerto Rico Song, the role of AI in music and whether it threatens art.

AI Updates, Lakehouse Streaming (Iceberg/Fluss), and more!

Alex Merced as always discusses his thoughts on news in the tech world including AI updates and streaming to data lakehouses. Follow Alex on Social: alexmerced.com

Understanding AI Agent Skills, MCP and Custom GPTs/Gems

Alex Merced discusses the differences between different ways of customizing agent behavior and when to use which. – Agent Skills– Model Context Protocol (MCP)– Claude Projects/Custom GPTs/Gemini Gems Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com