Using Generative AI on Structured and Semi-structured Data
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Generative AI now works with structured data—databases, spreadsheets, CSVs—to deliver insights, patterns, and predictions. This session covers practical uses with ChatGPT, Copilot, and Fabric AI Skill, plus RAG, fine-tuning, and industry use cases.
Session Details
Generative AI, traditionally used for processing unstructured text, is rapidly advancing to handle structured data like relational databases, spreadsheets, and CSV files. New tools now enable AI to extract meaningful insights, identify patterns, and generate predictions from structured datasets. This presentation will explore how AI transforms our interaction with structured data, providing practical applications for enhanced automation, decision-making, and efficiency in data analysis. I will discuss ChatGPT, Copilot, and Microsoft Fabric AI Skill and provide a level-set on GenAI definitions, RAG, fine-tuning, and cover industry use cases for using both unstructured and structured data to make better business decisions
3 things you'll get out of this session
Understand how Generative AI analyzes structured data to improve automation and decision-making.
Learn practical techniques using ChatGPT, Copilot, and Microsoft Fabric AI Skill.
Gain real-world examples and use cases for applying GenAI, RAG, and fine-tuning to business data.
Speakers
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