In this episode, Andrew Turner interviews Alasdair Anderson about the current state of the data space and the challenges and opportunities it presents. They discuss the explosive growth of data, the importance of data integrity and foundation, and the impact of data on different industries. They also delve into the challenges of access and quality in data, the role of artificial intelligence, and the need for real-time and high-quality information. They explore organizational changes and the skills gap, as well as the future of data workers and the challenges of data sovereignty. The episode concludes with a discussion on balancing innovation and practicality in AI adoption.TakeawaysThe data space has experienced explosive growth in recent years, with advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence revolutionizing industries and society.Access and quality of data are major challenges in the data space, with issues of data sovereignty and legal ramifications adding complexity to the adoption of AI.Organizations need to embed data workers with hybrid skills into their teams and focus on the practicality and purpose of AI adoption, considering cost and bottom-line impact.The future of data workers lies in conversational data, where AI technologies enable more productive and efficient interactions with data.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage01:00 The Explosive Growth of the Data Space03:10 Challenges and Opportunities in the Data Space05:02 The Importance of Data Integrity and Foundation06:20 The Impact of Data on Different Industries08:16 The Challenges of Access and Quality in Data10:09 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Data11:35 The Importance of Real-Time and High-Quality Information12:20 Organisational Changes and Skills Gap17:34 Embedding Data Workers and Hybrid Skills21:23 The Future of Data Workers and Conversational Data22:01 The Challenges of Data Sovereignty and Legal Ramifications29:43 Balancing Innovation and Practicality in AI Adoption31:16 Considerations for AI Adoption: Cost and Purpose32:17 Closing Remarks and Future PossibilitiesAlasdair Anderson, with over 20 years in data technology, has worked in major financial firms and now leads the EMEA region for Protegrity. A recognised expert in data management and anti-financial crime, he's won multiple industry awards and is part of the Global Scot Network, mentoring organisations expanding globally.

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