Question 1

Is Databricks really using AI?

Accepted Answer

Databricks scores 87/100 on the AI Adoption Index, tier “AI-native”: In the product, in the process, in the budget. The headcount plan assumes it. Databricks gave all ~3,500 engineers AI coding access via a cost-controlled gateway; CEO Ghodsi says 3,000+ engineers ran model evals and he codes with AI himself.

Question 2

How is Databricks’s AI adoption score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Five questions answered by employees, one tap each: daily use (30%), AI in the product (20%), what leadership does (20%), access to tools (15%) and enablement (15%). Until someone inside rates, companies are scored from what they have said on the record, with sources linked.

Question 3

Can I rate Databricks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone who works at Databricks can rate their own team anonymously in about twenty seconds, no account needed. Each team’s score is shown separately.

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