The Emergence of Data Lakehouses

In this chapter, they discuss the concept and evolution of data lakehouses, highlighting their combination of structured and unstructured data and the benefits of a unified platform. They also explore the role of data lakehouses in supporting AI strategies and the advantages of performing AI on existing data. The chapter delves into the pitfalls and challenges of data lakehouses, as well as the need for democratization and collaboration in the field.