The Federal Data Paradox: Rich in Data, Poor in Access

Federal agencies have invested heavily in data infrastructure, yet most decision-makers still rely on data teams to answer basic questions, creating a bottleneck. Databricks Genie is presented as a natural language interface that lets non-technical staff like program managers and policy analysts query agency data directly in plain language, while respecting existing access controls and governance policies. The post frames this as closing the 'last mile' of federal data modernization required by the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.