Actual Intelligence in the Age of AI

Data science leader Jarom Hulet discusses the value of well-designed experiments, noting that even a minimal viable experiment is better than none. Generative AI has made him a more productive data scientist by accelerating coding and research, but he cautions against it substituting for actual intelligence and leading to shallow understanding. For those entering the field, he advises pursuing an intellectual mastery of data science basics, as this is a key differentiator over superficial knowledge. His process for choosing writing topics stems from a combination of professional necessity and personal curiosity.