The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - AI Denialism is Holding Back the Data Industry
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May 23, 2025 The podcast dives into the stark divide within the data industry regarding AI, debating whether avoidance of technology is hindering progress. It discusses the current dismal success rates in data practices and questions if history is repeating itself. Listeners learn about balancing speed and quality in software development, emphasizing that AI can free up time for more meaningful work. The importance of hands-on innovation and proactive engagement with AI’s rapid advancements is highlighted, urging professionals not to miss the bus on technological evolution.
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AI Divide Holding Back Data Industry
- Joe Reis highlights a growing divide in data industry perspectives on AI, with some fully embracing it and others denying its value.
- This divide hinders overcoming persistent industry problems around delivering quick value and close stakeholder collaboration.
Show, Don’t Tell With AI
- Show stakeholders fast prototypes instead of explaining plans in detail to meet business demands for quick data solutions.
- Use AI to create rough data models and iterate with feedback to save significant time.
AI Accelerates Data Modeling
- AI can summarize stakeholder conversations and extract data entities, drastically reducing time spent on modeling.
- Leveraging AI accelerates building understandable models that stakeholders can rapidly review and validate.