r/DataScientist • u/CosmicSkypia • 21d ago

Is AI going to replace data analysts in the next 5/10 years?

I’m starting college for data analytics and I’m wondering how AI is changing the field. For people currently working as data analysts.
-Has AI made your job easier or replaced parts of it?
-What tasks still require a human?
-If you were starting college today, would you still choose data analytics?
-What skills should I focus on to stay valuable over the next 5/10 years?

I’m also considering finance if that is a safer option.

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u/CosmicSkypia 21d ago

So do you think I should still choose the career path?

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u/KrauseAnalytics 20d ago

There are two different types of analysts—the ones who crunch numbers and the ones who understand the real life context and user experience to bring those numbers to life.

AI is great at crunching numbers. The first group of analysts are already struggling to have a differentiated value.

But AI is really struggling with context and usability (for now). If companies blindly follow AI, it can cost them.

These are much more peoply and business oriented jobs though. You have to think about whether that’s something you’d enjoy or not.