Chang She, CEO and co-founder of LanceDB, discusses the innovative open-source database tailored for AI, highlighting its application across companies like Midjourney. He explores the shift from traditional languages to Rust, the rise of unstructured data, and the implications for programming. The conversation delves into optimizing multimodal data lakes and efficient storage solutions, plus practical tips on integrating LanceDB into Python applications. Chang also emphasizes community engagement and the benefits of contributing to an evolving AI landscape.