Traditional data science roles are being commoditized by AI
mdancho84 · x · 2026-08-28
The author argues that traditional data science roles, focused on building dashboards and models with zero ROI, are being commoditized because AI can now perform these tasks. In contrast, companies in 2026 are looking for "AI+DS Systems Builders"—workflow-based roles that use AI agents to automate data analytics processes, commanding salaries up to $200K.
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