Data lakehouse startup Dremio unveiled its Generative AI features for data analytics: Text-to-SQL, and upcoming features like an Autonomous Semantic Layer and Vector Lakehouse Capabilities. Dremio champions user-friendly self-service analytics—providing data warehouse functionality and data lake adaptability—across both cloud and on-site customer data.
Global shipping leader Maersk's data team utilize Dremio's Generative AI features to effectively navigate data analysis with unmatched precision and ease.
Dremio's new AI capabilities include:
- Text-to-SQL: With Dremio's novel Text-to-SQL feature, users can conveniently convert natural language queries into SQL within the user interface. By semantically understanding metadata and data, this function generates the most accurate SQL in the industry. An upcoming feature will also allow automatic correction of SQL queries, further enhancing SQL development speed.
- Autonomous Semantic Layer (Coming Soon): Dremio's forthcoming Autonomous Semantic Layer is set to redefine data discovery and documentation. By leveraging AI, Dremio will automatically learn users' data intricacies and generate descriptions of datasets, columns, and relationships. This removes the need for manual cataloging and will accelerate data processing by autonomously learning workloads and creating reflections.
- Vector Lakehouse (Coming Soon): With its imminent Vector Lakehouse Capabilities, Dremio will push the envelope of data analytics. By integrating these capabilities into the lakehouse, Dremio will allow users to store and search vector embeddings. This will enable users to build machine learning applications like semantic search, recommendation systems, and anomaly detection within the Dremio platform.



