Explicit Measures Podcast

493: AI Drives Microsoft Fabric Success

Jan 13, 2026
Mike and Tommy delve into the fascinating role of AI in Microsoft Fabric's success, debating whether it's the AI innovations or the platform's inherent strengths at play. They examine the impact of Databricks' new Excel add-in and its implications for data access. The hosts explore the future of agent marketplaces and the increasing reliance on automation in everyday tasks. Additionally, they highlight how AI enhances visual creation workflows and speeds up development tasks, while human oversight remains crucial for quality control.
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INSIGHT

AI Reshapes Data Strategy Focus

  • Microsoft Fabric's AI features are reshaping how organizations approach data strategy rather than just adding flashy summaries.
  • AI-driven tooling changes where effort is spent, shifting value toward model design and outcomes.
ADVICE

Use Excel For Governed Data Access

  • Use Excel integrations (like Databricks' add-in) to give analysts direct access to governed data without rebuilding models.
  • Limit rows when importing to keep Excel responsive and practical.
INSIGHT

Agents Threaten Open-Source Monetization

  • Open-source projects face pressure as AI agents can consume docs and reduce the paid value of human support.
  • A new marketplace may emerge where agents pay for curated, gated access to libraries.
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