The Semantic Layer and AI Agents // David Jayatillake // #343

The Semantic Layer and AI Agents // David Jayatillake // #343

Author: Demetrios October 24, 2025 Duration: 50:37

The Semantic Layer and AI Agents // MLOps Podcast #343 with David Jayatillake, VP of AI at Cube.dev.


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// Abstract

David Jayatillake argues that the real battle in data isn’t about AI — it’s about who controls the semantics. In this episode, he calls out how proprietary BI tools quietly lock companies into their ecosystems, making data less open and less useful. David and Demetrios debate whether semantic layers should live in open-source hands and how AI agents might soon replace entire chunks of manual data engineering. From feature stores to LLM-driven analytics, this conversation challenges how we think about ownership, access, and the future of data workflows.


// Bio

Experienced and world-renowned data, technology, and AI leader. Expert in the application of LLMs to the semantic layer.


Writes at davidsj.substack.com about data, leadership, architecture, venture capital, and artificial intelligence.


Two-time co-founder in the data space. Founded Delphi Labs, which focused on applying LLMs to semantic layers to enable data democratization.


Regular data conference, podcast, panel, and webinar speaker.


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