1 Oct 2026 · ESSAY · OPINION
The orchestra conductor
Is the world going to require more conductors than players? A reflection about AI-driven processes that goes beyond data analytics.
Business intelligence by trade, curious about the rest
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The time has come: in 2026, using AI to write DAX has started to be effective.
Where we stand on AI and DAX in 2026
The time has come: in 2026, using AI to write DAX has started to be effective. Let me recap what has changed between 2023 and 2026, and what we are doing with our three new courses to best assist you…
The hidden complexity of a daily average in DAX
A simple daily average masks a level of complexity that may not be immediately apparent. In this article, we use AI to create a daily average, and then to analyze several edge-case scenarios to build a sound calculation.
Writing DAX at the correct granularity
A DAX calculation can produce convincing values at the detail level and still fail at the total. The problem is often not the total itself: the business rule was evaluated at the wrong granularity. This article introduces four grains, or levels of granularity, that should be identified before writing your DAX formula.
