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Redesign Work Before You Add More AI Agents

Map AI value, design workflows, redefine talent, upgrade the executive team, and measure the business impact. The post Redesign Work Before You Add More AI Agents appeared first on Towards Data Science .

Towards Data Science
Aug 27

How to Work with AI Coding Agents

The article "How to Work with AI Coding Agents" offers a practical guide aimed at improving code quality rather than merely increasing quantity. It focuses on strategies and best practices for effectively collaborating with AI coding tools to produce better code. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Sara A. Metwalli
Towards Data Science
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.

By Yu Dong
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.

By Rashi Desai
Towards Data Science
Aug 4

Using Agents as Tools

Building manager–specialist workflows with the OpenAI Agents SDK The post Using Agents as Tools appeared first on Towards Data Science .

By Shuai Guo
Towards Data Science
1d ago

Where the Agent Development Lifecycle Fits

The article "Where the Agent Development Lifecycle Fits" discusses how to coordinate the development of agent capabilities with the applications they power. It highlights the importance of aligning agent creation processes with the needs of the end‑use cases they support. The piece appears on Towards Data Science and focuses on integrating agent development into broader application workflows.

By Andrew Hinton