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By mastering data management first, Microsoft was able to layer AI on top safely. They can use LLMs to write SQL queries because they know the metadata is accurate. They can use AI to summarize sales calls because they know the governance rules regarding PII (Personally Identifiable Information). data management strategy at microsoft book
Generative AI does not forgive messy data; it amplifies it. The Verdict Data Management Strategy at Microsoft is not a beach read. It is a survival guide for the algorithmic age. It argues that in the race to be data-driven, most companies bought the race car (the AI) but forgot to pave the road (the data infrastructure). ★★★★★ (Essential for every CDO and CTO) By