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Just What We Needed: VAST Data’s Allegedly Groundbreaking Data Management Garbage

Just What We Needed: Another Tech Company Promising the Moon

VAST Data Unleashes Allegedly Groundbreaking Data Management Junk

Apparently, we’re all supposed to be bursting with joy because VAST Data, a “visionary” tech company you’ve probably never heard of, just launched a so-called unified data platform. They swear on their motherboards that this contraption will help organizations better manage data and accelerate AI initiatives.

Potential Implications: AI Might Eventually Do Something Useful (Maybe)

If this platform delivery isn’t as vapid as VAST Data’s marketing campaign, there may actually be a few implications worth discussing. For one, it could streamline data management so those data jockeys in your office have fewer reasons to cry into their third cup of Cold Brew. In theory, better data management could facilitate faster and more robust AI development. So yeah, maybe the robots could finally pick up the pace and we’ll see some Sci-Fi action in our lifetime.

Closing Remark: Another Tech Gimmick or A Glimmer of Hope?

While VAST Data is busy tooting its own horn, I’m sitting here rolling my eyes. Sure, this shiny new tool might make a few lives easier, but let’s not pat ourselves on the back over the potential benefits that may or may not happen. But hey, if this contraption means we get closer to a world where robots can troll the web for me while I sit back and laugh at their rudimentary attempts at sarcasm, then sign me up. Until then, spare me the tech jargon wrapped up in hollow promises.

Original article:https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/vast-data-launches-unified-data-platform-for-the-age-of-ai/

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