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Write Better AI Prompts for Deep Research

I created an 8-part checklist that consistently gets better deep research from AI tools. Getting Better Results from AI Deep Research: the "RGOSPACE" Framework Sometimes we want AI to give us quick answers....
Jan 4, 2025
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AI Agents Getting Closer to Reality

AI just learned how to work on your desktop. This is a BFD. A few weeks ago I wrote you an email telling you about what I consider the "killer app" of AI... for 2024 (RAG, an incredibly valuable technique.)...
Oct 25, 2024
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Make AI Work for You: Real Business Examples

AI Without the Hype: Practical Ways AI Can Help Your Business Today, I had the pleasure of speaking at Meet Mayo in Ballinrobe Racecourse. My talk was all about cutting through the AI noise and focusing on...
Oct 18, 2024
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Using AI Like an Intern: A Smarter Approach to Boosting Productivity

Think of AI as Your High-Functioning Intern It's tempting to let AI handle everything - but should you? According to Alastair McDermott, there's a better way to work with AI: treat it like a "high-...
Oct 16, 2024
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Employees Continue to Hide AI Use

Your employees are using AI, and you don't know it. Right now, a quiet revolution is happening in workplaces everywhere. Employees are using artificial intelligence to transform their work, and many bosses...
Oct 7, 2024
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Save Hours on Every Proposal You Send

Why turning your sales calls into winning proposals is easier than you think (and 100% free) If you've ever struggled to turn your sales calls into clear proposals, you're not alone. It's draining to finish...
Sep 24, 2024
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RAG is the "killer app" of AI

RAG is the "killer app" of AI. Or, at least, it's the killer app of AI for 2024 AI Agents will be the killer app of AI in 2025 and beyond. Watch this space... Back to RAG - it's not a specific app. It's a...
Sep 18, 2024
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Is AI Safe for Your Business?

While AI can unlock unprecedented potential for businesses, it can also open the door to significant risks if left unchecked. From making critical decisions to managing sensitive information, AI systems...
Sep 17, 2024
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OpenAI's new "o1" Model: When to Use It and When Not to

After months of speculation, OpenAI have finally launched their next model, called "o1". It's an AI chatbot, like their previous flagship "ChatGPT-4o" model, but it's a bit different in how it works. It's a...
Sep 15, 2024
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Intro to AI Workshop

Are you curious about how AI can transform your business, but unsure where to start? Over the past 12 months, I've run AI training workshops for organisations like Local Enterprise Offices and Údarás na...
Aug 15, 2024
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