AI and BI converge: A deep dive into Gemini in Looker

Generative AI is revolutionizing Business Intelligence (BI), making data insights more accessible. Google is leading this transformation with Gemini in Looker, which enhances user interaction with data. Gemini in Looker leverages Google's AI models to democratize data insights across organizations. Key features include conversational analytics, automated slide generation, and formula/LookML assistants. The LookML semantic layer is critical, providing context for accurate AI analysis and ensuring data governance. Gemini in Looker prioritizes data privacy, not storing customer prompts for training. The Looker Conversational Analytics API powers intelligent BI through agentic reasoning and a dynamic knowledge graph. Google plans to introduce further capabilities such as code interpreters and a conversational analytics API. Automated semantic model generation aims to democratize LookML creation and enhance developer productivity. Gemini in Looker empowers analysts and business users to make data-driven decisions more effectively.