For as long as I’ve worked in data and analytics, predictions of disappearing roles have been common. A decade ago, it was the data warehouse developer. Then it was the data steward. Today, some say ...

Monday morning, an analyst sits down with their coffee, and by the time it’s cool enough to drink, an AI tool has already cleaned the dataset, built a dashboard, and drafted a summary. Ten minutes.

Seven common data analyst job search mistakes can make landing interviews and offers harder, from relying entirely on generic ...

Ben Jones is co-founder and CEO of Data Literacy, and the author of nine books on data and AI, including AI Literacy Fundamentals. In a world increasingly focused on data and AI, the role of the data ...

Perhaps you want to become a data analyst, but you’re not sure what degree will lead you there. Or maybe you already have your heart set on a specific degree—and you’re wondering how it will translate ...

Are data analyst jobs still safe from AI? It's complicated. In January 2025, I argued that generative AI (GenAI) would not replace data analysts for many reasons. Since writing that original article, ...

Becoming a data-driven organization is a top priority for corporate executives. As a result, enterprise leaders continue to spend money on business intelligence tools and BI applications. They also ...

The modern data analyst role has transformed from a traditional spreadsheet keeper into an essential strategic decision partner who guides executive choices. SQL and advanced Excel functions remain ...