Towards Data Science
Jun 11
BI Is Dead, Long Live BI
The true bottleneck was never the analysis. The post BI Is Dead, Long Live BI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Escaping the Valley of Choice in BI
Why Agentic BI threatens an entire profession The post Escaping the Valley of Choice in BI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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4d ago
AI Made Data Scientists Faster. Now It’s Expanding the Job.
AI has accelerated data scientists’ productivity, but its influence extends beyond speed. The technology is reshaping who owns data, how judgment is exercised, and the overall career trajectory of data scientists. These changes signal a broader transformation in the field’s structure and responsibilities.
Towards Data Science
Aug 14
A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in 2026
How AI has massively changed my day-to-day workflow The post A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in 2026 appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Towards Data Science
Jun 3
Why AI Is NOT Stealing Your Job
AI does not decide who gets fired. Companies do.
Towards Data Science
Jul 14
How I’m Making Sure My Analytics Career Doesn’t Get Eaten by AI
The analytics career I signed up for five years ago doesn't exist anymore, and honestly, I am fine with that. The post How I’m Making Sure My Analytics Career Doesn’t Get Eaten by AI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Towards Data Science
Jun 7
We Should Train AI to Betray Its Users
Because the alternative is much too dangerous The post We Should Train AI to Betray Its Users appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Towards Data Science
3d ago
Insight Is Still the Currency of Data Science
The article titled "Insight Is Still the Currency of Data Science" discusses how coding agents free up time for discovery and argues that review practices should evolve to align with analytical work. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on insight rather than merely producing code. The piece was originally published on Towards Data Science.
Towards Data Science
Aug 27
Agentic AI Is Rewriting The Analytics Stack But There's One Skill It Still Can't Touch
The article discusses how agentic AI is reshaping the analytics stack by taking over more execution tasks. It raises the question of which responsibilities should remain with human analysts versus AI agents and explores the importance of this distinction. The piece highlights the evolving role of AI in analytics and the need to define clear boundaries between human and machine work.
Simon Willison
Sep 12
Quoting Paul Ford
Simon Willison reflects on the evolving role of software developers in the age of AI, noting that while AI can produce high‑quality code, it also enables poor execution that leads to project failures. He argues that the industry is beginning to recognize the continued need for human collaboration and expertise to truly innovate. The piece highlights the tension between automation and the essential human element in software creation.
Towards Data Science
Jun 24
Why I Stopped Using One Agent and Built a Multi-Agent Pipeline Instead
A practical walkthrough using text-to-SQL as the example The post Why I Stopped Using One Agent and Built a Multi-Agent Pipeline Instead appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Towards Data Science
Jul 10
The Big Con of Agentic AI
What our over-dependence on external consulting teaches us about delegating our minds to machines The post The Big Con of Agentic AI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Towards Data Science
Aug 25
A New Towards Data Science: A Faster Site and a Brand-New Contributor Portal
Towards Data Science has announced a major overhaul of its website and contributor portal. The new site promises faster performance and a brand‑new portal for writers, aiming to improve the experience for both readers and contributors. The update is positioned as a significant upgrade for anyone who reads, writes, or both on the platform.