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Episode 234:

The Cynical Data Guy on AI, Data Tools, and the Future of Coding

March 26, 2025

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome back Matt Kelliher-Gibson for another edition of the Cynical Data Guy. The group discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on data work. They dig into AI-driven transcription services, code generation, and the evolving landscape of AI tools. The conversation also highlights the potential failures of companies relying on outdated models, the importance of maintaining a deep understanding of data systems, balancing AI efficiency with foundational knowledge in data engineering, and so much more.

Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • AI in Transcription Services (1:11)
  • The Future of AI Companies (5:09)
  • Potential Risks of AI Tools (8:57)
  • Learning vs. Dependency in Programming (10:17)
  • The Journey of a Data Analyst (12:07)
  • AI and Coding Skills (14:06)
  • Abstraction in Data Tools (16:59)
  • Data Design and AI (19:07)
  • User Experience vs. AI Automation (22:10)
  • AGI and Data Mesh (24:36)
  • Blank Screen Interaction Challenges (27:10)
  • Understanding User Value in Data Platforms (32:22)
  • AI’s Role in Simplifying Data Interaction (34:04)
  • Final Thought and Takeaways (35:05)

 

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