In this episode of Stories from the Hackery, Founder and CEO of Nashville Software School, John Wark, sits down with lead analytics instructor, Michael Holloway, to provide insights into the impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on data analytics and data science. They highlight the importance of human oversight and contextual understanding in leveraging these tools effectively as well as strategies for adapting programs at Nashville Software School to prepare students for evolving roles in data analytics and data science are discussed, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and skill development.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction.
03:10  - An overview of data analytics and data science.
04:30 - The evolution and impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and their role in supporting data analytics and data science tasks.
05:33 -  Similarities and differences between software development and data analytics/data science are explored, focusing on how generative AI tools transform learning and work processes.
06:31 - Similarities in using generative AI tools for coding tasks and the importance of understanding contextual knowledge and problem domains.
08:12 - Key differences between software development and data analytics/data science, such as exploratory nature and iterative problem-solving approaches, are highlighted.
10:18 -  The iterative exploration process in data analytics is discussed, emphasizing the need for planning, design, and contextual understanding of the data.
12:10  - Limitations of generative AI tools like ChatGPT in reasoning and understanding complex data contexts are explained.
13:05 - Capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools, emphasizing their dependence on training data and human validation.
17:42 - The importance of human oversight in using generative AI tools.
22:58 - Domain expertise in data analytics and data science tasks, emphasizing the limitations of generative AI tools.
24:48 Training strategies at NSS to prepare students for evolving roles in data analytics and data science.
46:08 - Strategies for adapting training content to incorporate skills relevant to generative AI tools.
01:04:2  - Closing.

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