# Observable blog

Resources and insights to help you collaborate and communicate with data

## Latest release note

**February 2**

### [Weeks of January 19 - 30](/content/release-notes/2026-02-02/index.html)

### [**From raw data to data storytelling: A framework for structuring any analysis**](/content/blog/from-raw-data-to-data-storytelling-framework-for-structuring-data-analysis/index.html)

In this guide, we share a practical framework for streamlining your data analysis process, helping you transform vague requests into clearer data visualizations and valuable insights.

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### [**The role of inquiry in AI-powered data analysis**](/content/blog/role-of-inquiry-in-ai-data-analysis/index.html)

Hanna Woodburn • March 30, 2026

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### [**The medium is the problem**](/content/blog/the-medium-is-the-problem/index.html)

Julio Avalos • March 25, 2026

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### [**Beyond bar charts: A guide to advanced visualizations**](/content/blog/beyond-bar-charts-a-guide-to-advanced-visualizations-in-observable-plot/index.html)

Observable • March 23, 2026

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### [**What data teams can learn from journalists about data visualization**](/content/blog/what-data-teams-can-learn-from-journalists-about-data-visualization/index.html)

Observable • March 18, 2026

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### [**Shifting stakeholder expectations in the age of AI-powered analytics**](/content/blog/shifting-stakeholder-expecations-in-the-age-of-ai-powered-analytics/index.html)

Allison Horst • March 4, 2026

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### [**How AI is accelerating data analysis work — and where it’s falling short**](/content/blog/how-ai-is-accelerating-data-analysis-and-bi-work/index.html)

Observable • February 19, 2026

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### [**Webinar recap: The evolving data analysis landscape**](/content/blog/webinar-recap-evolving-data-analysis-landscape/index.html)

Observable • February 12, 2026

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### [**4 ways to avoid common gotchas in data analysis**](/content/blog/4-ways-to-avoid-common-gotchas-in-data-analysis/index.html)

Allison Horst • February 5, 2026

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### [**The state of BI and analytics in 2026**](/content/blog/state-of-bi-and-data-analytics-2026/index.html)

Hanna Woodburn • January 26, 2026