AI thought leader Aruna Pattam discusses the wide-ranging applications of data science in society and the importance of diversity for the future of the industry. Data science draws on a large array of skills and expertise within the tech sphere. It uses statistics and mathematics, analytical modelling, machine learning and AI to analyse data and extract insights. Accenture's Shane O'Neill said those who pursue a career in data science can potentially work in any industry that uses data, which nowadays is pretty much every industry. But while we know that data science is important, you might not be aware of just how many areas of society it touches and how it can be used to solve a broad range of real-world challenges.