Snowflake has announced its acquisition of Crunchy Data for $250 million, highlighting a growing interest in database technologies that support AI development. PostgreSQL, which Crunchy Data specializes in, is recognized for its capacity to serve as an underlying database for AI agents, particularly for platforms like Snowflake and Databricks. User comments express various viewpoints, including skepticism regarding the valuation of the acquisition and concerns about the consolidation of PostgreSQL serverless providers impacting innovation in the sector. There is also a sense of congratulations to Crunchy Data for its contributions to making containerized PostgreSQL accessible.