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 .
When Data Science Makes Us Sad: The Story of an Overbooked Flight
$8 million vs $5k + Potentially Going Viral The post When Data Science Makes Us Sad: The Story of an Overbooked Flight appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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Sep 21
Google Offered $10M for a Dying Airline's Data. How Can You Value Yours?
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Towards Data Science
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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.
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Aug 6
Last Month’s Machine Learning Lessons Learned
The downside of conference travel The post Last Month’s Machine Learning Lessons Learned appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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3d ago
How Many Stories Can Your Data Tell?
The article explores how different data representations can alter our interpretation of the same dataset, highlighting that the way data is visualized or structured can lead to varying narratives. It examines the implications of these storytelling choices for data analysis and communication. The piece emphasizes the importance of thoughtful data presentation in shaping conclusions.
Towards Data Science
Jun 25
One Month Into Learning Data Engineering in Public: Here’s What I Didn’t Write About
A reflection on the first month of learning data engineering in public, and what actually kept me going. The post One Month Into Learning Data Engineering in Public: Here’s What I Didn’t Write About 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.
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
Jun 2
Code Is Cheap. Engineering Judgement Is Now the Scarce Resource
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2d ago
Your AI Bill Is a Toll Booth. Stop Paying Twice.
The article titled "Your AI Bill Is a Toll Booth. Stop Paying Twice." discusses how users are unexpectedly paying more for AI services than anticipated, likening the experience to a toll booth where one pays twice. It highlights the unseen costs that can arise when using AI tools and urges readers to be vigilant about their expenses. The piece was first published on Towards Data Science.
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 .
Towards Data Science
Jun 1
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 .