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CDO Matters Podcast

CDO Matters Ep. 41 | A Chat with Microsoft Americas CDAO, Erik Zwiefel

Jan 11, 2024
Malcolm welcomes Erik Zwiefel, CDAO of Microsoft Americas, on this live episode. Topics include AI readiness for CDOs, data governance and responsible AI, the future of technology and LLMs, leveraging tools for data quality, and understanding data lake house architecture.
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  • Data governance is crucial for becoming AI-ready and implementing responsible AI practices.
  • The RAG pattern allows organizations to leverage large language models (LLMs) without extensive customization.

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The Importance of Data Governance and Data Quality

One of the main insights from the podcast is the crucial role of data governance and data quality in becoming AI-ready. The guest emphasizes the need to govern data, establish good policies, and ensure data access control. Data is considered the fuel that powers AI, and it is essential to have access to the right data at the right time. Responsible AI practices are also highlighted as a key consideration when implementing AI initiatives.

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