Is AI Making Data Viz Better or Just More Polished?

Three data visualization practitioners break down what makes a dashboard go from good to great, then we reveal the winners of the DiveMaxxing hackathon and walk through the winning MotherDuck Dives live. Topics include: how AI has changed the craft, what self-service analytics actually means now, why data foundations matter more than ever, and whether speed without constraints creates more problems than it solves. Panelists: Hamilton Ulmer (UI Lead, MotherDuck) | Brittany Rosenau (Tableau Ambassador, Iron Viz finalist) | Zack Mazzoncini (Founder, STORYD) Moderated by Jacob Matson (DevRel, MotherDuck) Chapters: 0:00 Intro & panelists 2:30 Visualizations that changed how we see data 6:00 AI's impact on data viz 16:39 Self-service analytics, ad hoc, and governance 33:28 Community Favorite: Supply Chain Command Center 35:12 Most Creative: Business Graphic Explorer 38:54 Best Overall: Who Powers AI? 42:31 Closing thoughts