Explicit Measures Podcast

279: Microsoft Fabric Secret Santa

Dec 26, 2023

The hosts discuss giving Power BI gifts and rank them, talk about Christmas traditions and food, discuss the concept of a proactive AI called Co-Pilot for loading data, explore talking AI companion 'Alfy', discuss Elon Musk's AI 'grock' and its Twitter roasts, propose a feature for tracking bill back in Power BI, and have a lighthearted discussion about grading and ranking gifts in a Secret Santa exchange.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast discusses the idea of having a graphical representation of data models in Power BI visuals for easier analysis and decision-making.

Improved metering and billing tracking within Power BI would allow admins to better track and report on usage and costs of different artifacts.

The integration of AI capabilities throughout Power BI would provide enhanced assistance and automation for tasks such as workspace organization and report optimization.

The podcast introduces several new features like Auto Chef, Dippy, Power Decks Query Window, and Super Duper CU API for improved modeling, documentation, query management, and cost control in Power BI.

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Graphical representation of data models

One of the main gifts in this episode is the ability to have a graphical representation of the data models behind Power BI visuals. This feature would allow users to easily understand and analyze the structure of their data models, including tables, relationships, and measures. It would provide a visual overview of the entire model, making it easier for business users to navigate and make informed decisions.

Introduction

3min

Christmas Traditions and Food

10min

Proactive AI and Loading Data

13min

Discussing the gift 'Alfy' - a talking AI companion

2min

Elon Musk's AI 'Grock' and its Twitter Roasts

13min

Tracking Bill Back and Simplifying Billing Process

21min

Grading and Ranking Gifts for Secret Santa Exchange

3min

Mike, Seth, & Tommy raise the stakes on giving new Power BI gifts - what perfect (not real) gifts would be Power BI & Microsoft Fabric incredible? And now they are ranking the gifts.

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