Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 344: History of Data Science - Part 3
Feb 28, 2020
Explore the rise of data science from 2010 to 2015, as self-driving cars hit the scene and the profession evolved. Tech giants like Google and Tesla disrupted traditional automotive models, showcasing the merger of data and vehicles. The period saw thousands of budding data scientists emerge, influenced by key articles that labeled the field as 'the sexiest job.' Educational programs began to sprout, striving to keep up with rapid advancements, promising a more democratized future for aspiring data professionals.
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Data Scientist As Hybrid Professional
- Kukir's definition framed data scientists as hybrid creatives who code, analyze, and tell stories.
- This captured the new role's essence and helped crystallize the profession around 2010.
Autonomous Vehicles Break Into Public View
- Self-driving cars moved from niche industry demos to high-profile real-world trials after 2010.
- Examples included Audi's 2010 high-speed test and an intercontinental autonomous journey from Italy to Shanghai.
Data Firms Disrupt Traditional Industries
- Tech companies leveraged data to enter traditional industries like automobiles.
- Google and Tesla showcased how data-centric firms disrupted century-old fields by 2014.