Operationalizing data products at scale with AI

AI and data products are increasingly integrated to enhance user experiences and accelerate business solutions, driven by advancements in technology and the accessibility of tools like ChatGPT. This integration shifts the focus from data preparation to insight generation, simplifying data interaction for business users and fostering innovation. Starburst plays a key role by abstracting complex data architectures, allowing data science teams to access vast data assets for model training and enabling business teams to develop AI-driven solutions without infrastructural challenges. AI streamlines data product design and operations by automating quality checks, identifying security risks, and customizing user experiences. Organizations are encouraged to start with small teams and a limited number of data products to understand their integration into existing ecosystems before expanding, aiming for early wins to build momentum in their transformation initiatives. While AI and data products offer promising advancements, challenges in data quality, compliance, and business-focused data ontologies remain critical hurdles to address.