The Data Stack Show 236: Ringing Out the Old: AI's Role in Redefining Data Teams, Tools, and Business Models
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Apr 9, 2025 Dive into the fascinating impact of AI on data teams and business models. Explore how AI is reshaping traditional roles and creating new structures within organizations. The discussion covers the significance of clean data, the evolving landscape of data tools, and the recent industry acquisition by Snowflake. Speculations on a dystopian future for data management are intriguing, while the importance of user-friendly interfaces and creative solutions in software development takes center stage. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation!
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AI Investment Impact
- AI's rapid advancement is partly due to massive investments.
- Similar investment in other areas could yield comparable progress.
Data's Perceived Stability
- John Wessel was initially drawn to data work because it seemed less prone to change, unlike front-end technologies.
- He contrasts the historically slow evolution of databases and SQL with the rapid shifts in web frameworks.
AI's E-commerce Parallel
- E-commerce required pre-existing infrastructure (internet, browsers) like AI needs compute power and LLMs.
- AI's impact, like e-commerce, involves fundamental shifts across various areas.
