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The Dubai Police have adopted predictive policing software called Crime Prediction .
Mike Fang , Senior Director Analyst , Gartner
How AI is impacting analytics , data science , decision-making
It is crucial for data and analytics leaders to stay updated on the latest advancements in AI-enabled natural language query and chatbot technology . Otherwise , they may fall behind and face violations of data and analytics policies , as well as proliferation of content , explains Mike Fang and Bill Finnerty at Gartner .
Analytics and Artificial Intelligence are constantly intersecting , affecting various areas . To take advantage of new opportunities and minimise potential risks , leaders in data and analytics must consider the effects of AI on analytics , data science ecosystems , user behaviour , roles , and decision-making .
According to Mike Fang , Senior Director Analyst at Gartner , spreadsheets remain the primary tool for data analysis due to their simplicity and widespread use . The popularity of web and app-based stand-alone GenAI chatbots allows users to easily and intuitively analyse spreadsheet data for basic tasks .
This bridges the gap between traditional data entry and sophisticated analysis without requiring specialised analytics and business intelligence , ABI and data science and machine learning , DSML software , training , or difficulties in purchasing licensing .
Users have the ability to analyse data within their business processes without the limitations of traditional analytics software , and they are doing so excessively . This quick implementation of these capabilities is resulting in a rise in data and analytics work being carried out outside of ABI platforms , analytics sandboxes , or security policies .
As a result , good governance is also being bypassed , whether intentionally or unintentionally . Gartner predicts by 2025 , 40 % of ABI platform users will have circumvented governance processes by sharing
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