Databricks' Instructed Retriever beats traditional RAG data retrieval by 70% — enterprise metadata was the missing link

Instructed Retriever leverages contextual memory for system-level specifications while using retrieval to access the broader ...

Data 2026 outlook: The rise of semantic spheres of influence

As for the AI bubble, it is coming up for conversation because it is now having a material effect on the economy at large.
InfoWorld

Databricks says its Instructed Retriever offers better AI answers than RAG in the enterprise

Databricks says Instructed Retriever outperforms RAG and could move AI pilots to production faster, but analysts warn it ...
InfoQ

AWS Adds Intelligent-Tiering and Replication for S3 Tables

Tiering and cross-region replication for S3 Tables to automate cost optimization and data availability for Apache Iceberg ...
InfoQ

DuckDB's WebAssembly Client Allows Querying Iceberg Datasets in the Browser

DuckDB has recently introduced end-to-end interaction with Iceberg REST Catalogs directly within a browser tab, requiring no ...
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About New York Times Games

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...