<p>Are vendors trying to lock down your data? In this episode, George Fraser breaks down why the &quot;modern data stack&quot; has evolved into &quot;open data infrastructure&quot;. We discuss why data gravity is the most overrated concept in data management, how egress charges are often misunderstood due to poorly designed pipelines, and why companies must insist on having a true replica of their own data.George also shares his hands-on experience with AI coding agents, including how he manages his USTA tennis team with bots like OpenClaw and NanoBot.</p>