
AI Frontlines: Forget ChatGPT—Databricks Just Quietly Became the Most Important AI Company
Last Updated on September 12, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Parsa Kohzadi
Originally published on Towards AI.
The company that built the grid that powers them all. Here’s why Databricks is becoming Silicon Valley’s ultimate AI powerhouse.
Most people have never touched Databricks. Hell, most couldn’t even tell you what the company does. And yet here we are—the quietest kid in Silicon Valley just became a $100 billion behemoth.
This article discusses how Databricks has emerged as a crucial player in the AI infrastructure space, highlighting its role in managing and processing the vast amounts of data that AI systems rely on. Despite not being as prominent as companies that have built flashy chatbots, Databricks’ underlying technology is essential for the functionality of AI applications, making it a significant asset in today’s technological landscape. The author argues that the company’s recent valuation of $100 billion is a testament to its foundational role in the AI ecosystem, positioning it well amidst the ongoing AI boom.
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