Raw Data with Rob Collie YOU are the AI Cavalry
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Oct 7, 2025 AI isn't here to take your job—it's redefining your skill set, especially for data professionals. While big firms waste money on flashy but empty AI projects, smaller teams are quietly reaping the benefits by supplying the right data. Rob emphasizes the importance of harnessing existing skills and treating unstructured data as valuable. He argues that data experts are uniquely positioned to lead the AI revolution. This episode challenges listeners to embrace AI as their new playground and invites them to become the true cavalry in this tech landscape.
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Data Background Is Your AI Bridge
- Data careers are a natural bridge into AI because the mental models align closely.
- You don't need to become an AI researcher to lead AI efforts if you already think in tables and relationships.
The AI You Use Is The Same For Everyone
- Most business AI users cannot change the core models and won't be expected to.
- That levels the playing field because everyone uses the same underlying LLMs regardless of status.
Focus On Integration, Not Model Research
- Accept that you won't be expected to be an AI researcher and focus on applied AI integration.
- Leverage data skills to design systems that feed and consume AI instead of trying to build models.