Ep64: Neo4j Vector Migration + Learning in the AI Era

Welcome back to Breaktime Tech Talks for 2026! In this episode, dive into the technical challenges I faced with GenAI procedure migrations, and the workarounds needed for Ollama embeddings. Then, explore the evolving landscape in the age of AI, including new terms like AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) that are changing how we think about discoverability. Highlights: Neo4j Vector Migration: Understanding the shift from list-based storage to the new vector data type in Neo4j GenAI Procedures Evolution: Navigating multiple versions of GenAI procedures and their current limitations (v2025.11.2) Ollama Workarounds: Using APOC library procedures when bleeding-edge syntax doesn't support your use case Large-Scale Data Loading: Loading 2+ million books from the Goodreads dataset Learning vs. Creating: Finding balance between content consumption and production in a rapidly evolving tech landscape Lenny's Podcast: "The Leadership Skill AI Can't Replace" with Molly Graham Lenny's Podcast: "The Ultimate Guide to AEO: How to Get ChatGPT to Recommend Your Product" with Ethan Smith