Welcome to episode 6 of the Datinuum Podletter.

In this week's Podletter, Eric covers three topics.

Data Unfiltered - Tech Debt is a Silent Plague

• Discussion on how hype cycles in Data, AI, and generative AI lead to the rise of so-called "AI experts."
• Analysis of how these individuals create costly training courses and make exaggerated claims about their expertise and success.
• Tips on how to spot a charlatan through probing questions.
• Exploration of the Dunning-Kruger effect: unskilled people in a domain exuding overconfidence.

Data in the World

• A segment covering current trends in technology, such as AI overuse at CES, the ongoing tech industry layoffs, and celebrity influencers teaching mathematics.

Data Career Tips - In the Interview Process, Analyze Where You're At

• Providing insights and advice for navigating and analyzing where you're at in the job interview process in the data field.

The Datinuum number for the week is 65.

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Welcome to episode 5 of the Datinuum Podletter.

In this week's Podletter, Eric covers four topics.

Data Unfiltered - Hype Cycles Proliferate Data and AI Charlatans

• Discussion on how hype cycles in Data, AI, and generative AI lead to the rise of so-called "AI experts."
• Analysis of how these individuals create costly training courses and make exaggerated claims about their expertise and success.
• Tips on how to spot a charlatan through probing questions.
• Exploration of the Dunning-Kruger effect: unskilled people in a domain exuding overconfidence.

Data in the World

• Discussion on the recent lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement.
• Overview of the Wavestone’s 2024 Data and AI Leadership Executive Survey results.
• UnitedHealth’s use of ML in denying rehab care and its implications.

Data Career Tips - Learn to Manage Up

• Importance of managing up in your career.
• Practical tips and strategies for effective upward management.

Data Leadership - Forcing Square Pegs Into Round Holes

• The importance of aligning tasks with individual skillsets and passions.
• Real-life example of how this approach benefits both the individual and the organization.

The Datinuum number for the week is 2.7.

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Welcome to episode 4 of the Datinuum Podletter.

In this week's Podletter, Eric covers two topics.

Data Unfiltered - Predictions for the New Year

• Eric gives his predictions for 2024 involving data, generative AI, data leadership positions, and more.

Data Career Tips - Stop Waiting and Take Action

• Make 2024 the year you execute and achieve what you've been planning for.

The Datinuum number for the week is 2024.

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