Autonomous master data management: The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Self-Governing Data Ecosystems

America, Rahul (2025) Autonomous master data management: The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Self-Governing Data Ecosystems. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 15 (3). pp. 2118-2125. ISSN 2582-8266

Master Data Management is experiencing a crucial moment as companies encounter unmatched complexity and data volume. Conventional human-centered MDM methods are becoming inadequate for the requirements of contemporary data ecosystems, requiring a significant transformation in the governance and management of master data. This article examines the emergence of autonomous MDM, characterized by three key trends: self-repairing data pipelines that detect and fix data quality issues through predictive anomaly detection and intelligent root cause analysis; fully autonomous data governance systems powered by AI agents that adaptively enforce policies and proactively mitigate risks; and the integration of large language models that enable natural language interfaces, automated metadata generation, and contextual data improvement. These advancements in technology are anticipated to shift MDM from being reactive in managing data to proactive, self-regulating systems that significantly reduce manual effort while improving data quality, compliance, and strategic significance. The combination of these technologies represents more than a slight improvement; it is a deep change that will redefine data management methods, increase data accessibility, and uncover unparalleled business value from organizational data assets over the next decade.