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Letter from Vik Paruchuri

I am excited to announce some updates on our leadership team with the addition of Celeste Grupman, CEO, Anna Pershyna, CTO, and Casey Bates, Technical Program Director. In the next year, Dataquest will expand its course offerings with a focus on AI literacy, add new assessment features, and continue its mission to provide the best resources to learn data and technical skills online.

I started Dataquest to help anyone learn data science and programming the way I did – through hands-on projects and challenges. I led Dataquest for eight years, and we helped more than 1M students reach their goals. I’m excited for Celeste, Anna, Casey and the rest of our team to continue our mission and reach the next million.

While I have stepped away from working on Dataquest full time, I will continue as the Chairman of the Board, close advisor, and content contributor as I pursue working on AI research projects like Marker and Surya.

Keep learning,

Vik

What Is Generative AI and How Will It Be Used in 2024?

The tech world is currently buzzing with the term “Generative AI” – but what exactly does it mean, and why is it being hailed as a game-changer for 2024? If you’ve been curious about the next big trend in technology, our latest feature on Dataquest has got you covered.

In our latest post, we cover:

What It Is: Learn about Generative AI’s ability to create new, innovative content from learned data patterns.
Why It Matters: See how it’s setting the stage for breakthroughs in marketing and entertainment, marking it as the must-watch tech trend of 2024.
Use Cases: Explore practical applications across industries, highlighting its transformative benefits.
The Bigger Picture: Discover the anticipated advancements in multimodal capabilities, their impact on business, and strategies for adaptation.

Understanding Generative AI is crucial for anyone looking to stay ahead in the tech field. It’s not just about the technological marvels it can create but also about understanding its impact on society, ethics, and the future of work. Check out new skill path “Generative AI Fundamentals” and get ahead of the curve.

Read the full article

What We're Reading

📖 Google’s Gemini Image Generation Issue

Google faced embarrassment as issues arose regarding the accuracy of images generated by Gemini. Initially praised for its advanced capabilities, concerns were raised when users reported inaccuracies, particularly in images depicting people in historical settings. Read more

📖 Rise of “BadGPT” and AI Threats

The WSJ article discusses the emergence of “BadGPT” and similar AI chatbots on the dark web, aiding hackers in phishing and creating deepfakes. This trend highlights the growing threat of AI misuse for cybercrime, prompting businesses and cybersecurity professionals to increase vigilance against AI-generated threats. Read more

📖 Anthropic’s Claude 3 Models for Enterprise

Anthropic launches its Claude 3 AI models, Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus, tailored for business applications. These models introduce image capabilities, surpassing GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 in performance and are trained to minimize hallucinations, making them reliable for real-time customer interactions and other business applications. Learn more

📖 Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What’s the Difference?

This article provides a detailed comparison between Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, exploring their training models, data sources, user experiences, and data storage methods. It offers valuable insights into the current state of generative AI, highlighting practical applications and limitations for Dataquest learners. Understanding these differences enhances knowledge of AI and machine learning, providing a clear view of how these technologies evolve and apply in various scenarios. Read more

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Community highlights

Project Spotlight

Sharing and reviewing others’ projects is one of the best things you can do to sharpen your skills. Twice a month we will share a project from the community. The top pick wins a $20 gift card!

This week, we bring you Dataquest learner Sarah Park’s Power BI project on Super Store analysis. Her project stands out for its exceptional visualizations, skillfully guiding viewers through key insights with both precision and visual appeal. Sarah’s ability to distill complex data into elegant, understandable charts exemplifies the power of effective data presentation.

Want your project in the spotlight? Share it in the community.

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Learner spotlight

Learner spotlight

Meet Priscilla, a Policy Studies and Administration major who turned to Dataquest to learn data science from scratch. Priscilla chose Dataquest’s Data Analyst Path for its beginner-friendly and structured curriculum and focused on mastering Python, SQL, data visualization, amongst other in-demand data skills. Her commitment was clear: to qualify as a Data Analyst, a goal she proudly achieved.

Her advice to future learners is straightforward: set clear goals, stay focused, and be passionate about your new career path. Read her story here.

Interested in AI and data skills like Priscilla? Explore Dataquest’s Junior Data Analyst path, perfect for getting started.

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2025-12-04

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Level up your data and AI skills, one newsletter at a time.

What Is Generative AI and How Will It Be Used in 2024?

What We're Reading

What's new

Community highlights

Learner spotlight

Learn How to Use ChromaDB for Scalable Semantic Search

What it takes to build real-world ETL systems

Build a real semantic search engine

Learn faster and retain more.Dataquest is the best way to learn

Learn faster and retain more.
Dataquest is the best way to learn