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

AI Strategy

Top-down vs Bottom-up AI Strategy

AI Strategy: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture? In a recent episode of my podcast, The AI-Powered Business Leader, I had a fascinating chat with Jack Nugent about AI strategy. We discussed a critical...
Jul 5, 2024
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AI in Practice

AI Trade-Off: Utility vs Privacy

The more data you give AI, the smarter it gets - and the riskier it becomes. In this post, I'll cover: Why sharing data makes AI more useful- and more dangerous Real-world examples of AI-related privacy...
Jul 2, 2024
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AI in Practice

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...
Jul 1, 2024
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AI Strategy

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...
Jun 28, 2024
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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...
Jun 28, 2024
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AI Strategy

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 "The AI-Powered Business Leader" podcast. I've learned a huge amount, had great...
Jun 22, 2024
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AI in Practice

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...
Jun 5, 2024
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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%...
Jun 5, 2024
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How to Implement AI?

How AI Will Change Your Business Roles: A 12-18 Month Outlook Wondering how AI might shake up your team's jobs? Not sure where to start with AI in your business? Let's break it down into practical steps....
Jun 1, 2024
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Video: How Do Leaders Navigate AI?

As AI rapidly advances, business leaders face the daunting task of navigating its impacts - both the potential upsides and inevitable disruptions. In this insightful episode of The AI-Powered Business...
May 29, 2024
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