Databricks Buys Tabular, The End of Software?

Understanding why Databricks bought Tabular, and why there will still be a market for software in the future.

AI Integration and Modularization

Breaking down the Big Tech AI landscape through the lens of integration and modularization

Meta and Open

Meta is making lots of noise about being open, in everything from AI to the metaverse. This isn’t desperation: it’s smart strategy that understands Meta’s true differentiation.

The XZ Backdoor, What Happened, Open Source Safety

A backdoor was inserted in an obscure open source project, and uncovered nearly by accident. What happened, how did it happen, and what needs to happen to prevent it in the future?

Mistral, Microsoft’s Investment, Generative AI and Customer Support

Mistral is building foundational models in Europe, but Microsoft’s investment is a reminder that GPU is still the point of leverage. Then, customer support is an obvious AI use case that is already gaining traction.