In this episode of unDUBBED, Darragh Murray, a Senior Analytics and Insight Specialist, explores the integration of AI with data visualisation tools like Tableau. The discussion centres on Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows users to query Tableau Cloud data using natural language using Claude, and demonstrate its capabilities through a live demo (so it’s best viewed on video).

You'll see Claude build its own interactive data viz, where things go wrong, and where it gets it right. The conversation delves into the future of business intelligence, the potential impact of AI on data analysis, and the evolving role of data professionals in this landscape.

Takeaways

• Darragh demonstrates AI querying Tableau Cloud using natural language with Claude


• Claude can create visualisations based on user prompts.


• The integration of AI in BI tools is still in early stages.


• Data professionals will shift from manual tasks to guiding AI.


• AI can help reduce cognitive load in data analysis.


• The future of BI tools is likely to be AI-driven.


• Model Context Protocol (MCP) allows for seamless communication between AI and Tableau data sources.


• Darragh emphasises the importance of context in data queries.


• The excitement around AI in data analytics is growing.

Links

Darragh's blog with the steps to setup 

Hit Machines - Iron Viz Qualifier

Brian Julius LinkedIn

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:22 Introduction to AI and Data Analytics

01:45 Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)

04:46 Live Demo of AI Querying Tableau Cloud

10:12 Exploring the Future of Data Interaction

16:03 Security and Governance in AI Data Queries

17:06 Introduction and Technical Issues

18:51 Exploring Data Visualisation with AI

21:00 Understanding Charting Techniques

22:48 Evaluating AI-Generated Visualisations

24:51 Cognitive Load and User Preferences

26:31 The Future of Data Visualisation and AI

28:27 Exploring Data Visualisation Techniques

29:07 Demonstrating AI in Data Analysis

31:34 Integrating Visualisations with AI

33:20 Evaluating AI's Performance in Data Tasks

39:32 The Future of Business Intelligence with AI

43:07 Rapid Fire Insights on AI Usage

Keywords

AI, Tableau, Model Context Protocol, Data Visualisation, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Claude AI, Data Analysis, MCP, Future of Data