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GenAI thrives on real-time contextual data: In a modern system, LLMs should be designed to engage, synthesize, and contribute, rather than to simply serve as queryable data stores.

Continuing issues with hallucinations, the increasing independence of agentic AI systems, and the greater usage of dynamic data sources, are three AI trends you may want to monitor in 2025.

In this final part of the blog series, we bring it all together by exploring data streaming platforms (DSPs), event-driven architecture (EDA), and real-time data processing to scale AI-powered solutions across your organization.

In Part 2 of the series, we take things a step further by enhancing GenAI with the tools it needs to deliver smarter, more relevant responses. We introduce retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and vector databases (VectorDBs), key technologies that provide LLMs with the context they need.

This blog series explores how technologies like generative AI, RAG, VectorDBs, and DSPs can work together to provide the freshest and most actionable data. Part 1 lays the foundation for understanding how data fuels AI, and why having the right data at the right time is essential for success.

Discover how predictive analytics, powered by generative AI and data streaming, transforms business decisions with real-time insights, accurate forecasts, and innovation.

Transform your ad campaigns with generative AI + Confluent. Optimize performance, automate tasks, and deliver personalized content—all in real time.

Break language barriers with multi-language data streams. From real-time translation to scalable localization, global communication has never been easier. Explore the best practices and tools to expand your reach.

The healthcare industry is transforming with predictive analytics and generative AI. Discover how data streaming helps providers anticipate patient needs, optimize resources, and enhance outcomes in real time. Learn more about the future of proactive care with Confluent.

The insurance industry is evolving with predictive analytics and real-time data streaming. From fraud detection to personalized policies, discover how generative AI and Confluent empower insurers to be proactive, customer-focused, and efficient. Transform your insurance solutions today.

Unlock the future of business decision-making with predictive analytics. From forecasting trends to optimizing operations, see how generative AI and Confluent's real-time data streaming empower organizations to transform raw data into actionable insights.

Adding queue support to Kafka opens up a world of new possibilities for users, making Kafka even more versatile. By combining the strengths of traditional queue systems with Kafka’s robust log-based architecture, customers now have a solution that can handle both streaming and queue processing.

Continuing our discussion of JVM microservices frameworks used with Apache Kafka, we introduce Micronaut. Let’s integrate a Micronaut microservice with Confluent Cloud—using Stream Governance—and test the Kafka integration with TestContainers.

Confluent launches the general availability of a new JavaScript client for Apache Kafka®, a fully supported Kafka client for JavaScript and TypeScript programmers in Node.js environments.