Data Science Renee
@becomingdatasci.bsky.social
Author of SQL for Data Scientists (Wiley), Senior Director of Data Science at HelioCampus, creator of Becoming a Data Scientist podcast
She/her
https://sqlfordatascientists.com
She/her
https://sqlfordatascientists.com
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1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
January 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
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SQL for Data Scientists | author's book companion website
sqlfordatascientists.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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I went through it last year to learn SQL!
December 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I went through it last year to learn SQL!
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This book literally changed my life. Opened a new career field for me and got me started down a path that I truly love. Highly recommend!
December 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This book literally changed my life. Opened a new career field for me and got me started down a path that I truly love. Highly recommend!
SQL for Data Scientists | author's book companion website
sqlfordatascientists.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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I think it's a bad thing to lump all types of machine learning under "AI".
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The previous post is a thread, by the way
But when I talk about it, I'm going to try to use the terms "LLM" or "Generative AI", because it feels near-impossible to have productive conversation about any of this when the term "AI" has become a catch-all to some, and something very specific to others.
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The previous post is a thread, by the way
I think it's a bad thing to lump all types of machine learning under "AI".
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I think it's a bad thing to lump all types of machine learning under "AI".
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Gave a talk this morning about how AI FOMO isn't a strategy and several Qs afterwards were asking if may be FOMO *should* be the driving force. But if 89% of the public think proven safety should come first, then it feels like a good idea to respect that
December 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Gave a talk this morning about how AI FOMO isn't a strategy and several Qs afterwards were asking if may be FOMO *should* be the driving force. But if 89% of the public think proven safety should come first, then it feels like a good idea to respect that
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I have this, it's a great book especially as a reference guide for non beginners!
Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop at independent bookstores!
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
SQL for Data Scientists: A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis
A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis
bookshop.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I have this, it's a great book especially as a reference guide for non beginners!
Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop at independent bookstores!
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
SQL for Data Scientists: A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis
A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis
bookshop.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop at independent bookstores!
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
You can buy my book through one of them via Bookshop:
bookshop.org/p/books/sql-...
Heads up that Manning is having a half-off books sale. They have a lot of good data science titles. I was interviewed for this one 😊
www.manning.com/books/build-...
www.manning.com/books/build-...
Build a Career in Data Science - Emily Robinson and Jacqueline Nolis
A guide to landing your first data science job and developing into a valued senior employee. Learn how to craft an amazing resume and ace your interviews.
www.manning.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Heads up that Manning is having a half-off books sale. They have a lot of good data science titles. I was interviewed for this one 😊
www.manning.com/books/build-...
www.manning.com/books/build-...
If you ever see me post non-data-related stuff here, it's because I forgot that I switched accounts 😅 If you're interested in following my personal account, it's @paix120.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you ever see me post non-data-related stuff here, it's because I forgot that I switched accounts 😅 If you're interested in following my personal account, it's @paix120.bsky.social
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🤔 @becomingdatasci.bsky.social new way to learn SQL just dropped
This paper introduces the LEGO Database, a large natural dataset that can be used to teach Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational database concepts.
ERIC - EJ1468081 - Using LEGO® Brick Data to Teach SQL and Relational Database Concepts, Information Systems Education Journal, 2025
This paper introduces the LEGO® Database, a large natural dataset that can be used to teach Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational database concepts. This dataset is well-suited for introductory and advanced database assignments and end-of-semester group projects. The data is freely available from Kaggle.com and contains eight tables with 633,250 rows of data on 11,673 LEGO® sets sold between 1950 and 2017. As a guiding example, I introduce an example group project assignment designed to provide students hands-on experience with database management and SQL queries. I also discuss tips, suggestions, and lessons learned from using the data for group projects over the past five years. While LEGO® bricks have been widely used in educational settings, including college and computer classrooms, this is the first work to discuss the use of LEGO® data in a college database course.
eric.ed.gov
October 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
🤔 @becomingdatasci.bsky.social new way to learn SQL just dropped
Looking forward to reading this
WIRED's AI package launches today: 17 stories about how AI is changing us and the world we live in, from AI weaponry to what happens when the bubble bursts
Read them all here @wired.com:
www.wired.com/ai-issue/
Read them all here @wired.com:
www.wired.com/ai-issue/
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Looking forward to reading this
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October 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Apparently there are a bunch of new people coming over from Twitter... Drop your data science starter packs in the replies for people to follow!
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Apparently there are a bunch of new people coming over from Twitter... Drop your data science starter packs in the replies for people to follow!
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Some of my favs: bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Some of my favs: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Two "data people" ones:
1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
and this is where people can search starter packs (my go-to resource for those new to Bluesky!): blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs
1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
and this is where people can search starter packs (my go-to resource for those new to Bluesky!): blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs
October 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Two "data people" ones:
1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
and this is where people can search starter packs (my go-to resource for those new to Bluesky!): blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs
1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
and this is where people can search starter packs (my go-to resource for those new to Bluesky!): blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs
Apparently there are a bunch of new people coming over from Twitter... Drop your data science starter packs in the replies for people to follow!
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Apparently there are a bunch of new people coming over from Twitter... Drop your data science starter packs in the replies for people to follow!
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I would love to see the AI skill training that Accenture used. Anyone interested in leaking it to me?
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/a...
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/a...
Accenture plans on 'exiting' staff who can't be reskilled on AI amid restructuring strategy
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said as advanced AI becomes core to the company's strategy, employees are expected to "retrain and retool" at scale.
www.cnbc.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I would love to see the AI skill training that Accenture used. Anyone interested in leaking it to me?
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/a...
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/a...
No.
October 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
No.
Who are the best voices in the "future, given AI" analysis space?
Like,writing about a potential point at which there isn't enough publicly-available human-generated raw content to train them on.
Or where there aren't enough experienced staff for a role because AI impacted the workforce pipeline
Like,writing about a potential point at which there isn't enough publicly-available human-generated raw content to train them on.
Or where there aren't enough experienced staff for a role because AI impacted the workforce pipeline
September 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Who are the best voices in the "future, given AI" analysis space?
Like,writing about a potential point at which there isn't enough publicly-available human-generated raw content to train them on.
Or where there aren't enough experienced staff for a role because AI impacted the workforce pipeline
Like,writing about a potential point at which there isn't enough publicly-available human-generated raw content to train them on.
Or where there aren't enough experienced staff for a role because AI impacted the workforce pipeline
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Lazy post since I haven't yet searched for an answer:
How would you determine if you're good at prompt engineering? Are there tests? Are there categories, like you can hone skills for a specific type of Gen AI use case, or specific models?
How would you determine if you're good at prompt engineering? Are there tests? Are there categories, like you can hone skills for a specific type of Gen AI use case, or specific models?
September 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Lazy post since I haven't yet searched for an answer:
How would you determine if you're good at prompt engineering? Are there tests? Are there categories, like you can hone skills for a specific type of Gen AI use case, or specific models?
How would you determine if you're good at prompt engineering? Are there tests? Are there categories, like you can hone skills for a specific type of Gen AI use case, or specific models?