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Dimensional Data Modeling in the Modern Era: A Timeless Blueprint for Data Architecture
This article discusses the enduring value of dimensional data modeling and why it’s more relevant than ever in today’s fragmented, fast-moving data landscape.
Mastering the AI Basics: The Must-Know Data Skills Before Tackling LLMs
Before you dive into prompt engineering or fine-tuning, it’s essential to master these data science fundamentals and AI basics.
Master AI with Hands-On Training at ODSC East 2025!
Explore 80+ immersive sessions and 10+ tracks covering Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, AI Engineering, and more — all designed to equip you with real-world AI skills.
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10 Important Mental Health Datasets for Data Science and AI Projects
Whether you’re working on a predictive model for early diagnosis, building a chatbot for mental health support, or simply looking to expand your data skills, these mental health datasets offer a valuable starting point.
How to Create and Manage Python Virtual Environments
Wouldn’t it be great if we could create a Python environment with only the packages and versions we need? Enter: virtual environments.
Video of the Week: Preference Learning from Minimal Human Feedback for Interactive
In this talk, we will discuss techniques that enable us to train robots with very little human feedback. We will dive into reinforcement learning from human feedback and describe how active learning methods can enable us to make it more data-efficient.
ODSC Highlights
Meet the Newest Minds Powering ODSC East 2025
From foundation models to ethical AI, these experts are shaping the future of the field. Here’s a look at just a few of the extraordinary individuals you’ll want to connect with in Boston this May.
12 Beginner-Friendly Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss at ODSC East 2025
Explore 12 beginner-friendly AI sessions at ODSC East 2025 — from machine learning and LLMs to real-time AI apps and automation — designed to kickstart your journey into data science and AI.
11 AI Insight Talks to Help Improve Your Company’s AI Game at ODSC West
Meet top AI innovators and explore cutting-edge demos at ODSC East’s AI Expo & Demo Hall, May 13–15. Join free AI Insight Talks on GenAI, agents, RAG, optimization, and more!
Week 3 of the 5-Week AI Mini Bootcamp
April 15th: Introduction to LLMs — Large Language Models. This course delves into the architecture and functioning of LLMs, the art of crafting effective prompts to guide Al responses, and the principles behind generating creative and coherent content.
April 17th: Introduction to RAG — Retrieval Augmented Generation. This course explores how RAG combines traditional retrieval techniques with generative AI models to deliver contextually accurate and real-time responses.
AI Startup Showcase at ODSC East 2025
If you’re building an AI-powered startup, there’s no better place to showcase your work, connect with key players, and gain the visibility needed to take your venture to the next level. Learn more and apply to be a part of the event here.
NEW Agentic AI Sessions Added to the ODSC East 2025 Schedule
At ODSC East 2025, top AI experts will break down state-of-the-art techniques, hands-on frameworks, and real-world case studies to help you deploy the next generation of Agentic AI.
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Industry, Opinion, Career Advice
Is AI the Future of Energy Storage?
Discover what equipment exists to store electricity and what AI could do to help societies build confidence in their energy systems.
Data Science & AI News
NVIDIA and Google Back Quantum AI Startup SandboxAQ in $150M Investment Round
NVIDIA and Google invested $150 million in SandboxAQ, boosting the quantum AI startup’s Series E to $450 million and marking a pivotal shift in real-world quantum tech applications.
Shopify CEO Requires Proof Jobs Can’t Be Done by AI Before Adding Headcount
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke tells staff they must prove roles can’t be completed by AI before requesting new hires. The company emphasizes AI as a core productivity tool.
MIT Economist Says AI Will Augment, Not Replace, Human Workers
MIT economist David Autor believes AI will enhance human labor rather than replace it, as stated during the 2025 MIT AI Conference.
John Snow Labs released Generative AI Lab 7.0, empowering doctors, lawyers, and other professionals to evaluate and fine-tune AI models through a no-code platform.
Anthropic Tightens AI Security With New Responsible Scaling Policy
Anthropic updated its responsible scaling policy to include new security safeguards for powerful AI models, reflecting growing concerns over AI misuse and global competition.
New Podcast Episode: Making AI Make Sense with Graphs: Context, Connections, and GraphRAG with Amy Hodler
In this episode, we explore why graph technology is becoming foundational to the next wave of AI — especially as systems grow more complex and context becomes essential.
Upcoming Webinars, Meetups, and Ai+ Live Training Sessions
Webinar: Speed Building an AI-Powered Voice-to-Voice Translator with Open-Source Tools
Wednesday, April 16th, 12:00 PM ET
AI agents are revolutionizing automation and real-time communication — but how fast can you build one? In this hands-on session, we’ll rapidly develop a real-time voice-to-voice translator using open-source tools, walking through every step from speech recognition to translation and voice synthesis.
NYC Meetup: Give Your AI the Keys to the Web: Unlocking Real-Time Web Access
Tuesday, April 29th, 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM ET
​Join us in NYC for a focused discussion on the next step in AI development: integrating real-time web data into your models. Hosted by ODSC in collaboration with Bright Data, this meetup will explore how access to dynamic, up-to-date information can enhance the performance and relevance of AI systems.
Webinar: Intro to AI Risk Management for Executives and Data Leaders
Wednesday, May 21st, 12:00 PM ET
In this session, we’ll break down how to evolve risk management and internal assessment practices to address the unique challenges of AI and generative AI. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, aligning with emerging regulations, and building governance frameworks that enable responsible AI adoption.