#70 What's Next for AI? A Recap of 2024 and Predictions for 2025

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This week, Yannick joins the conversation for a lively year-end retrospective on the state of AI, data, and technology in 2024. Whether you're knee-deep in neural networks or just data-curious, this episode offers plenty to ponder.

Grab your coffee, sit back, and explore:

• AI’s meteoric rise in 2024: How GenAI went from hype to tangible business tools and what’s ahead for 2025.
• Strategic AI adoption: Challenges and best practices for embedding AI into workflows and decision-making processes.
• Real-time data: From dynamic pricing to e-commerce triggers, we explore gaps and future trends in event-driven infrastructure.
• The ethics and compliance puzzle: A dive into the EU AI Act, data privacy, and the evolving landscape of ethical AI usage.
• Developer tools and trends: Productivity boosters like Copilot and the rise of tools like PDM and Ubi in the Python ecosystem.

With reflections on everything from Lakehouse data platforms to open-source debates, this episode is the perfect blend of geeky insights and forward-looking predictions.

Pull up a chair, relax, and let’s dive into the world of data, unplugged style!

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1. #70 What's Next for AI? A Recap of 2024 and Predictions for 2025 (00:00:00)

2. AI Adoption and Strategic Impact Trends (00:00:02)

3. Rapid Evolution and Market Dominance (00:03:47)

4. Emerging Multimodal AI Applications (00:18:12)

5. AI Operations Challenges and Trends (00:29:25)

6. Future of RAG and Agentic Workflows (00:36:21)

7. Future of Agentic AI Evolution (00:45:03)

8. AI Ethics and Data Privacy Trends (00:54:44)

9. AI Bias and Ethical Considerations (01:01:57)

10. Evolution of Data Tools in 2024 (01:13:54)

11. Real-Time Data Analytics and Challenges (01:24:27)

12. Future Challenges for Data Professionals (01:34:09)

13. Importance of Testing and Data Hygiene (01:41:36)

14. Software Development Trends and Personal Anecdotes (01:51:57)