Databricks Chief Evangelist Ari Kaplan on The Future of AI and Data
Oct 6, 2023
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Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks, shares insights on the future of AI and data. Topics covered include analytics in Major League Baseball, Databricks' Lakehouse technology, the importance of continuous learning in AI and data science, and misconceptions about Gen AI.
The Lakehouse technology developed by Databricks combines structured database data warehousing with unstructured data found in data lakes, providing a unified environment with faster performance, lower costs, and simplicity compared to traditional solutions.
Exciting advancements in the AI field are expected in the next three years, including the growth of Gen AI beyond chatbots, real-time video interactions, enhanced human interactions, automation in software development, and the availability of global marketplaces for data.
Deep dives
Ari Kaplan's Diverse Career and Impact in Analytics and AI
Ari Kaplan, a leading influencer in analytics, artificial intelligence, and data science, has had a diverse career spanning from Major League Baseball to Fortune 500 companies. Known as the real moneyball guy, Kaplan has spearheaded transformative AI and analytics projects and co-authored five best-selling books in these fields. His background and journey in technology have allowed him to embrace new developments every few years, such as generative AI and Lakehouse technology. Kaplan's experience in sports analytics, particularly in Major League Baseball, played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the industry, inspiring teams around the world to adopt analytics and data science.
Databricks and the Lakehouse Technology
Ari Kaplan currently serves as the head of evangelism at Databricks, a fast-growing company that has created the Lakehouse technology. The Lakehouse technology combines structured database data warehousing with unstructured data found in data lakes, such as machine learning data or audio files. Databricks' Lakehouse technology provides a unified environment, offering faster performance, lower costs, and simplicity compared to traditional data lake or data warehouse solutions. The company's recent acquisitions, including Mosaic ML, highlight its commitment to advancing the field of AI and analytics.
The Future of AI and Analytics with Databricks
Databricks is at the forefront of the AI field, and Ari Kaplan discusses some of the exciting advancements and changes he sees coming in the next three years. The rapid growth of Gen AI, beyond chatbots, is expected to bring a wide range of use cases, including real-time video interactions and enhanced human interactions. Kaplan also predicts significant developments in software development, with more automation and the elevation of developers to handle complex tasks. The availability of global marketplaces for data, including Databricks' marketplace, will enable companies to share and augment data, leading to unforeseen use cases and opportunities for innovation.
In this episode, we delve into Ari Kaplan's insights as the Head of Evangelism at Databricks about where AI and data are heading. Explore the transformative potential of these technologies and their impact on industries and society.