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Reducing AI Risk with Simple Rules

The AI conversation right now is split down the middle, and I think many people on both sides are way off the mark. On one side, you've got people who think AI is the answer to everything - the hype, the...
Mar 17, 2026
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AI in Practice

The Math Behind AI's Environmental Impact

I wrote a few months ago about the real price of AI - the ethical complexity, the environmental footprint, the fact that my own pirated book is probably in the training data of tools I now use and recommend....
Jan 31, 2026
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AI in Practice

AI Doesn't Care

Four Things AI Still Can't Do The latest AI "reasoning" models are a massive improvement. Gemini 3, ChatGPT 5.x and especially Claude Opus 4.5 - these systems are amazing. But they still have hard limits,...
Jan 27, 2026
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AI Strategy

Where Do You Draw the Line on AI and Stolen Work?

My book was scraped to train AI. Yet I still use these tools every day. The fact that big tech corporations have stolen the intellectual property of small creators makes many people - including me -...
Dec 16, 2025
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AI Strategy

The Real Price of AI: Ethics, Energy, and Everything in Between

If your opinion on AI can fit on a bumper sticker, you're probably wrong. AI is a trade-off. It can optimise. It can scale. It can even help solve energy problems. But it also comes with real ethical and...
Mar 30, 2025
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AI Strategy

Can AI Help the Planet Instead of Harming It?

AI is a power-hungry tool - there's no denying that. It can also be a problem-solver for energy efficiency. There's a lot of talk about the environmental cost of AI. 🔥 On one side, people are that AI is...
Mar 1, 2025
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AI Strategy

Should You Disclose AI Use?

AI Disclosure: A Practical Path Forward Artificial intelligence in content creation has sparked plenty of debate. Many of us are trying to figure out how AI fits into our work - and more importantly, how...
Feb 24, 2025
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AI Strategy

Risk and AI Adoption - Whitepaper

Navigating AI Adoption: Managing Risks AI is rapidly moving from the horizon to the here and now, transforming business operations across industries. For business leaders, this means more than just keeping...
Feb 21, 2025
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AI in Practice

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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AI in Practice

Understanding AI and Bias - and How to Address It

Understanding Bias in AI: A Guide for Business Leaders Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business world, offering unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation. However, as AI becomes...
Jul 23, 2024
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