Discovering Millions of Datasets on the Web (blog.google)

Article summary

Google's Dataset Search has indexed almost 25 million datasets, providing a single place to search for datasets and find links to where the data is. The search results can be filtered by type, availability, and geographic area. Dataset Search is now out of beta and continues to improve, allowing users to find data on various topics, including education, weather, and health. The largest topics covered by the datasets are geosciences, biology, and agriculture.

Main themes

• data discovery
• dataset search
• data quality
• data curation
• open data
• data analysis

What commenters say

• Some commenters believe that data is underrated and that companies like Uber and Snapchat are primarily in the business of shuffling data around. Others argue that data is not underrated, as it is the primary asset of most technology companies. The quality and availability of data are crucial for making informed decisions and driving business success. Some users have found Dataset Search to be underwhelming, with varied results and limited access to raw data. The importance of data curation and collection is highlighted, as well as the need for better inference and analysis of data. The existence of paywalls and limited access to certain datasets is a significant barrier for some users. The value of open data sources and repositories, such as Wikidata and OpenData, is emphasized.
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