The importance of data is such a dominant narrative that comparing it to oil has become a popular way to emphasize its importance. This is a bad idea.
Data Is Not the New Oil; Stop Saying It Is
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The importance of data is such a dominant narrative that comparing it to oil has become a popular way to emphasize its importance. This is a bad idea.
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