Clarifai's new Data Mode in the Clarifai Portal simplifies the process of loading data into the platform for labeling, training, searching, and predicting, offering features for uploading images, videos, and text either from URLs or directly from a computer. It supports CSV and TSV file uploads, making it convenient for managing multiple inputs, but when working with extremely large datasets or integrating data ingestion within an application pipeline, the Clarifai API becomes essential. The API can be configured using a Python gRPC client to upload images and associated data, with a provided script illustrating the process, including parsing CSV files into data frames, managing metadata, and handling inputs through multithreading and batch processing. The implementation involves using various Python libraries to manage data and API requests efficiently, with detailed steps for constructing and processing input data protos, making API calls, and handling potential errors, while ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.