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3 stories filed under preparation on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “How AI Is Reshaping the Data Science Interview Process”, “LLMs prove strategic reasoning on Go, with room to grow.”, and “Excel exam prep doesn't have to feel like a data maze”. Data science interviews no longer test what they used to. GoBench puts large language models to a properly hard test: 9x9 Go against a ladder of KataGo opponents, from random to superhuman. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every preparation story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
How AI Is Reshaping the Data Science Interview Process
Data science interviews no longer test what they used to. The coding rounds now lean on AI assistance, and GenAI evaluation questions probe how you think about the very tools reshaping the field. Each round has shifted, and your preparation must shift with it. If you are still practicing for a process that no longer exists, explore our related piece on moving from isolated agents to shared team workflows that actually scale.
LLMs prove strategic reasoning on Go, with room to grow.
GoBench puts large language models to a properly hard test: 9x9 Go against a ladder of KataGo opponents, from random to superhuman. The results are telling. GPT-6 Astra max lands at 2500 Elo, while the best KataGo sits at 4400, and even with coding tools and two hours of prep, Codex with Astra reaches only 3560. That gap matters. The benchmark's strong correlation with ARC-AGI 2 (r=0.83) suggests it is measuring genuine reasoning, not memorization. It is a refreshingly unsaturated evaluation.
Excel exam prep doesn't have to feel like a data maze
Preparing for the MO 210 Excel exam is a serious commitment, and asking for guidance is a smart first step. The exam tests practical skills, not just theory, so hands-on practice matters more than memorizing shortcuts. If you're feeling the pressure, that's normal, but it's also a sign you're pushing toward real mastery. For those who've cleared it, sharing what tripped you up or which tasks demanded the most time can make all the difference.