Explicit Measures Podcast 446: AI In Power BI - Are We Now Ready?
Aug 5, 2025
Mike and Tommy engage in a lively discussion about the role of AI in Power BI, breaking down its current status and future potential. They also ponder the dynamics of sports loyalty while giving a nod to data visualization in baseball analytics. The conversation dives deep into the technical complexities of generated visuals and the importance of transparency in AI tools. They further explore the latest Power BI updates, including Azure Cosmos DB integration, and examine how AI is reshaping both education and the job market.
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Deneb's Visual Power
- Daniel Marsh-Patrick created Deneb, a powerful visual interpreter using Vega and Vega-Lite inside Power BI Desktop.
- His work allows almost any visual to be recreated and customized through a JSON-based specification.
Transparent Data Agent Execution
- Data agents now allow running queries with visible execution steps, improving transparency and debugging.
- This helps users understand AI's reasoning and refine queries accordingly in Power BI Fabric.
MCPs Enhance AI Interaction
- Model Context Protocols (MCPs) allow LLMs to integrate with external APIs to deeply interact with data sources.
- MCPs enable AI to reason through multiple queries and tools, enhancing AI-powered BI creator workflows.