At MongoDB.local NYC, MongoDB announced several new capabilities and updates aimed at modernizing applications and facilitating the adoption of AI technologies. Key announcements included the preview of MongoDB 8.0, which promises enhanced performance, scalability, and security, and the introduction of tools like the MongoDB Relational Migrator and an AI-powered SQL Query Converter Tool to simplify migrations from legacy systems. MongoDB also unveiled new AI-driven features like the AI-powered natural language query experience in MongoDB Compass and a visualization tool with generative AI capabilities in MongoDB Atlas Charts. Additionally, the company launched the MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP) to help enterprises build AI applications and announced plans to enhance its developer data platform with features like full-text and vector search. Alongside these technological advancements, MongoDB's CEO, Dev Ittycheria, announced his retirement, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him in November 2025, marking a leadership transition intended to guide MongoDB into its next phase of growth.