AI Can Do It – But Should It? Making Smart Choices in Business Intelligence
Nisar Ahmed
In a world where AI can build dashboards, analyze trends, and generate insights in seconds, it’s tempting to automate everything. But in Business Intelligence, speed isn’t the same as strategy. This session explores the critical balance between AI automation and accountability, and whether human judgment, context, and storytelling still matter in a AI driven world.
- How AI can enhance, rather than replace, human insight in BI.
- What types of BI tasks are best suited for assistive and autonomous AI agents, and where do humans still need to lead?
- Why is data storytelling an essential skill AI cannot replicate?
1. Audit your BI workflows: Identify where AI can assist vs. where human oversight is critical.
2. Invest in data storytelling training for your team: Visuals and context drive adoption.
3. Evaluate your AI tools: Are they giving answers or just data? Make sure they align with your business strategy.
4. Stay in the loop: Ensure AI-generated insights go through human review before decisions are made.
Nisar Ahmed is the host of The Data Nerd Podcast and creator of BizNis Intelligence on YouTube, where he simplifies data visualization and analytics for a global audience. As a Lead Decision Scientist and selected as a Tableau Social Ambassador (2024), Nisar has led business intelligence initiatives, developed executive dashboards, and trained professionals in BI, data storytelling, and dashboard design, helping organizations transform raw data into actionable insights. His work has been featured in industry events, and he has helped organizations enhance decision-making through impactful data visualizations.
Passionate about bridging the gap between analytics and communication, Nisar leverages his expertise to empower others to share insights confidently. His journey from introvert to speaker highlights how data can be a tool not just for analysis, but for storytelling and personal growth.