Ep 1: All about Databricks Data + AI Summit | Terry McCann
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This video discusses the key announcements and themes from the Databricks Data + AI Summit, including upgrades to the lakehouse platform, new AI governance tools, and the expansion of the Genie product suite. It also features an interview with Terry McCann, CEO of Advancing Analytics, who shares his perspective on how these updates can drive real business value and simplify data ecosystems.
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