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The future of data in the age of AI Agents: New opportunities for old methods in data management and collection
We are at an inflection point in what transformation we can expect in the age of AI. Agentic AI systems are now capable and reliable in way that allows us to delegate meaningful work to them. In the second half of 2026 we now have access to AI agents that can not just reliably work with files on computers but also use existing tools across a data processing workflow that have only been available to very few. This creates new opportunities for working with large amounts of data, from organising and maintaining collections to carrying out analysis. It also makes best reproducibility practices much more within reach for busy researchers. AI agents powered by more capable models can also expand the range of possibilities as to what data we can aspire to collect and open up new methodological opportunities.
This talk will outline key new tools and practice and illustrate their possible impact through several case studies.