{"id":7862,"date":"2026-04-25T18:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codematrix.co.in\/blog\/?p=7862"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:47:04","slug":"is-a-career-in-data-still-relevant-in-the-ai-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codematrix.co.in\/blog\/is-a-career-in-data-still-relevant-in-the-ai-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Career in Data Still Relevant in the AI Era?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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beginners ask if the rise of AI has made data roles obsolete.\r\n The truth is, the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever,\r\n but the requirements have shifted.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- HERO IMAGE -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?q=80&w=1400&auto=format&fit=crop\"\r\n alt=\"Data Analyst\"\r\n \/>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- CONTENT -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Many beginners ask if the rise of AI has made data roles obsolete. \r\n The truth is, the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever, \r\n but the requirements have shifted. 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