The AI explosion has led to non-stop hype cycles as the technology continues to develop. But AI is only as good as the data behind it. The threat of lousy data is bad AI. Andrew Brust, Founder and CEO of Blue Badge Insights, joins The AI Forecast to discuss the AI hype–and how to prevent what he calls an “artificial Charlatan” of bad AI. He emphasizes the dependent relationship between data and AI and the former’s role in the success of the latter. Specifically, he addresses the data governance conundrum, and why in order for data technology to be successful, it has to be fun.

More data exists than ever before – in fact, IDC predicts worldwide data will grow 61% by 2025. However, simply having data is not enough; business leaders must know how to effectively leverage it to make informed decisions. Conversely, data professionals also need strong business acumen to understand how their insights create value for the organization. Jordan Morrow, known as “The Godfather of Data Literacy,” joins The AI Forecast to share why data has become so complicated and what leaders and data professionals can do to untangle a messy data web for real value.

Data professionals are at the forefront of today’s digital economy, driving organizational transformation through AI. Yet, despite the vast opportunities AI presents, many data professionals encounter challenges that hinder their ability to lead effectively in this space.

An overview of how GenAI empowers Cloudera customers to drive impactful business outcomes, and how Cloudera AI makes it easier for organizations to deploy and scale AI successfully. We dive into powerful tools like Accelerators for Machine Learning Projects (AMPs), Cloudera AI Inference service, AI Assistants, and end-to-end GenAI platforms, all designed to accelerate your AI journey.