HockeyStick #7 - Generative AI for Data Analytics

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Leveraging Generative AI in Data Analytics: Insights from Industry Experts

In this episode of HockeyStick, host Miko Pawlikowski interviews Artur Guja, Dr. Marlena Siviak, and Dr. Marian Siwiak, the authors of 'Generative AI for Data Analytics.' They discuss the impact of generative AI on data analytics, their collaborative background, and their book's focus on utilizing AI tools efficiently rather than seeking them out as silver bullets for complex problems. The conversation also delves into process optimization, the challenges and realities of academia, the potential and limits of prompt engineering, and the future of AI in data analytics. The importance of understanding the nuances of using generative AI as an assistant rather than a replacement for human creativity and insight in data analytics is highlighted throughout the discussion.

00:00 Welcome to HockeyStick: Unveiling Generative AI's Impact on Data Analytics

00:17 Meet the Minds Behind the Book: Diverse Expertise Uniting for Innovation

01:11 The Genesis of a Groundbreaking Book: Collaboration and Inspiration

02:07 Demystifying Generative AI: Beyond the Hype and Into Practical Use

04:34 The Essence of Process Optimization: Bridging Gaps and Enhancing Efficiency

09:58 Navigating the Complexities of Academia: A Personal Journey

24:13 The Intriguing World of Pharmacon: A Techno-Thriller Born from Experience

26:00 Crafting a Book on Generative AI: A Collective Venture into the Future

33:55 Exploring the Impact of AI on Data Analytics and Programming

35:56 The Skepticism Towards LLMs in Development

37:04 The Role of Healthy Paranoia in AI Assistance

39:41 Defining and Discussing Artificial Sentience

46:14 The Practical Use of Generative AI in Data Analytics

01:00:15 The Future of Data Analytics and AI Integration

01:04:24 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion