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THE "X IS DEAD" FALLACY

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Data warehousing, SQL, modeling, semantic layers, and BI are not dying. Implementations change while core functions remain. “AI will kill X” claims often mistake automation for replacement: LLMs can generate code but not replace business semantics, governance, or architectural judgment. The real shift is which responsibilities become automated, commoditized, or move between layers.