1. The document discusses the rise of data as the currency of a new "data economy" driven by developments in AI, deep learning, fintech, and blockchain.
2. It notes that while traditional currencies have uniform value based on amount, the value of data depends on its structure and context.
3. The value of data is seen differently by domain experts, data scientists, systems architects, and consultants, who must work together to integrate their different perspectives and fill semantic gaps between data and intended meanings.
4. Examples are provided of potential applications and proofs-of-concept to facilitate conversations between roles and design of business-oriented AI systems, though obtaining initial datasets poses challenges due to privacy and other issues