The text discusses the upcoming changes to InfluxDB's data model and query language, which will introduce a new functional query language that is compatible with both InfluxDB and Kapacitor. The current query language, known as InfluxQL, has largely remained unchanged since its introduction in 2013 and resembles SQL. However, the new functional query language, inspired by JavaScript-style function chaining syntax, aims to provide more power and flexibility for users working with time series data. The changes will be additive to future releases of InfluxDB and Kapacitor and will include a CLI with autocomplete functionality and a user-friendly UI for building queries. The goal is to make the platform easier to use while maintaining its analytical capabilities.