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Implementation, ROI, adoption, and leadership decisions for AI in business

// ai in practice · jul 12, 2024

AI Levels the Playing Field

Why You Need to Act Now The AI revolution isn't coming. It's already here. And it's not just for tech giants or Fortune 500 companies with deep pockets. It's for you, me, and every business out there. Let me...
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// ai in practice · jul 9, 2024

Understanding AI: The Nuances of Sentience vs Sapience

I grew up hearing about "sapience" and "sentience" on TV shows like Star Trek (TNG). I had a general idea of what they meant - usually an intelligent species on a planet somewhere was in trouble, and Jean-...
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// ai strategy · jul 5, 2024

Top-down vs Bottom-up AI Strategy

AI Strategy: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture? In a recent episode of my podcast, Something About AI, I had a fascinating chat with Jack Nugent about AI strategy. We discussed a critical...
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// ai in practice · jul 2, 2024

AI Trade-Off: Utility vs Privacy

AI becomes more useful when it understands what you are working on. But how much access does it really need? Give it the right information and permissions, not every one available.
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// ai in practice · jul 1, 2024

AI is Totally Overrated!?

I understand when someone says "AI is totally overrated". They are fundamentally mistaken. But I understand why they say it. It's very easy to try some of the popular tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, play with...
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// ai strategy · jun 28, 2024

Automating the Mundane

In my last article, I talked about why we should take a human-first approach to AI in the workplace. Now, let's look at how we can put this into practice, starting with automating boring, repetitive tasks...
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// ai strategy · jun 28, 2024

Human First

AI Will Replace Us All. Game Over? But what if AI could make our jobs and businesses better instead? AI is as disruptive a technology as we've ever seen before. As disruptive as the printing press. The...
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// ai strategy · jun 22, 2024

Key Insights on AI and Business

I've had deep discussions with top experts in business and AI, talking about the future of work, leadership, and innovation on "Something About AI" podcast. I've learned a huge amount, had great...
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// ai in practice · jun 5, 2024

Real World AI Use Cases

30 AI Use Cases for Small Businesses As a small business leader, you might be wondering how AI can benefit your company. Here's a practical guide to 30 AI applications, focusing on large language models...
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// ai in practice · jun 5, 2024

Is Your Company Unknowingly Sharing Sensitive Data with AI?

AI Adoption in the Workplace: Balancing Innovation with Risk Management The workplace is changing faster than ever, with AI leading the charge. According to Microsoft's recent Work Trend Index, a massive 75%...
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