Tom Hollander and Scott Amerman highlight the transformative power of AI in both personal and professional contexts, drawing parallels between using AI-based translation apps during travel and the application modernization process. They discuss MongoDB's Relational Migrator tool, which utilizes generative AI to convert SQL queries to MongoDB's Query API, streamlining the challenging task of migrating legacy applications. The tool automates the transformation of SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures, enhancing efficiency and allowing developers to focus on testing and optimization. In the telecommunications and media industries, AI, alongside MongoDB Atlas, plays a crucial role in service assurance, fraud detection, and content personalization, addressing challenges of differentiation and competitiveness. The text also covers MongoDB's leadership transition, with President and CEO Dev Ittycheria announcing his retirement and the appointment of Chirantan “CJ” Desai as his successor. Ittycheria emphasizes the importance of change and expresses confidence in Desai's ability to lead MongoDB into its next phase of growth, highlighting Desai's experience and personal qualities as essential for navigating the evolving digital landscape.