Explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming data engineering in this 16-minute conference talk that examines the next major revolution in data infrastructure. Learn about the parallels between the current AI-driven transformation and the previous cloud revolution that reshaped data storage, management, and analysis. Discover how AI promises to deliver not just faster pipelines, but a complete reimagining of data system design and maintenance approaches. Understand the democratization potential as AI automates routine tasks and enables broader team participation in data platform development, while freeing engineers to focus on higher-value strategic work. Examine the critical challenges this transformation brings, including heightened requirements for governance, risk management, and data security that demand new control and oversight methodologies. Gain insights into the immense opportunities available for organizations prepared to embrace smarter, faster, and more responsive data systems in the AI age.