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Unstructured Data

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TL;DR. Information that does not have a predefined data model or is not organized in a predefined manner.

Technical Definition

Information that does not have a predefined data model or is not organized in a predefined manner.

How it works

Unstructured data includes text documents, emails, social media posts, images, audio, and video. It makes up a vast majority of enterprise data. AI, particularly NLP and computer vision, is essential for extracting value and insights from this type of data, transforming it into actionable information for businesses.