What are dashboards?

Lately I have been seeing posts in LinkedIn on the role of dashboards in data analytics. Been seeing arguments from both the sides - “Not needed as it never gives the full story” or “Still relevant and essential when done right”. My 2 cents - Dashboards nowadays can be split into 2 kinds broadly - - Type 1 - ones that are a collection of data visuals that need immediate attention from the users regularly - Type 2 - ones that try to tell a story with data (very popular with white-glove services) The confusion or dissatisfaction starts when we try to merge these 2 types into one. With LLMs offering an easier interface between non-tech business users and the data. I think it is time for us to rethink what dashboards mean for the business and its users. Imho, - Type 1 is still relevant but needs to be just a personal wall for every user to pin visuals that need their attention regularly. - Type 2 needs to evolve from just a collection of visuals to something that tells a story. As it stands, there is a disconnect - the visuals are in the dashboard and the story is (supposed to be) in the user's mind. I am not saying I have the answers, I am just saying it is the perfect time to rethink and redesign. What do you guys think?