Power BI: Data Visualization and Analysis

Here, I aim to address—briefly and clearly—a common concern: that AI is devaluing technical skills. Some training centers now teach data visualization primarily through AI tools (like Claude), even claiming that Power BI and Excel are already obsolete. There is a mix of truth and hype in these claims.

I remain skeptical of this position, although I agree that in certain cases AI can be more effective than traditional BI software. Creating AI-based dashboards and storyboards (for example, in HTML) can be beneficial when tasks are simple and when there are no strict requirements for data privacy, fault tolerance, or process traceability—the classic “black box” problem. In such contexts, AI solutions may be suitable for small corporate teams, small businesses, or personal projects. 

However, in more demanding environments, developing AI-based products often becomes more time-consuming, especially for users without prior experience in business intelligence. An industrial-grade BI solution cannot be created through vibe coding. This is largely utopian. Some may argue that this will not always be the case, as AI continues to improve—and they would be right. It is true that AI is improving rapidly, and this trend will continue. 

Modern tools such as Cursor (an integrated development environment - IDE) support advanced AI-driven development and allow users to write code and build applications with limited traditional programming knowledge. Nevertheless, these systems still require structured, systematic thinking, and their interfaces are far from simple. One advantage of such tools is the ability to work locally, without transferring sensitive data to the cloud. 

At the same time, it is important to recognize that AI developers are often BI developers as well, and modern BI platforms are already deeply AI-driven. Microsoft Power BI, for example, includes Copilot under its Premium license.  So, what happens to Power BI specifically? Power BI will not disappear. But it will evolve into: 

• AI-first analytics platform

• decision intelligence system

• governed enterprise data environment

The dashboards will be built by AI, but Power BI will be the platform. Microsoft will fight the “AI disruption threat” by absorbing AI into the product rather than competing with it. 

Ultimately, the choice is yours. Carefully assess your needs, requirements, and long-term strategy—and make a reasoned decision.