In the data science world, AI is just another tool — but a very powerful one. We've learned through experience how to leverage it to solve complex data problems, and it's reshaped what's possible in ways the old toolkit couldn't. But it isn't the only tool we depend on. Plenty of problems are still better solved with classical statistics, well-built pipelines, or a sharp SQL query — and we know when to reach for which. Being AI-native means we don't bolt AI on as a separate workstream; we treat it as part of the kit, and pick the right tool for the job.