I find Entrepreneurs build companies and then the bean counters and time and motion people move in long before the innovative spark can do no more. Currently AI is being pitched the same way because it is easier in a downward economy being hollowed out by Oligarchs and Wall Street at the expense of Main Street. Fact is this downward affront to th
27 April 2025 /ai /sustainable Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Let’s be honest: you’re tired. Tired of waiting days for answers buried in spreadsheets. Tired of IT teams muttering about “data transformation” and “ETL pipelines.” Tired of paying for BI tools that feel like piloting a spaceship just to get a bar chart. What if I told you the era of clunky, slow BI is over—and the age of answers has begun? The Pr...
20 April 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Tariffs can have a multifaceted impact on the advancement of AI and automation, acting as both a potential hindrance and, paradoxically, a possible catalyst in certain areas. Integrating the "anti-innovative approach" of the EU AI Act alongside the impact of tariffs paints a more complex picture of the challenges facing AI and automatio
14 April 2025 /ai /regulation Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, founders are increasingly leveraging the power of AI and smart data solutions to gain a competitive edge. These technologies are revolutionizing how businesses operate, from optimizing internal processes to enhancing customer experiences. AI and Smart Data: A Powerful Combination Artificial intelli
06 April 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
In an era dominated by rapid technological advancement, the language we use to describe artificial intelligence profoundly shapes our perception of its role in society. Terms like "workflow" or "process "and the relentless pursuit of digital transformation through to semi and full automation strip away the very essence of huma
30 March 2025 /ai /devops Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Thankfully, despite the Tech bros latest hype handle, 'Vibe coding' isn't yet a widely recognized or standardized term in software development. It is a hip but informal or colloquial expression but a dangerous one that is a danger to our western coding resource. Lose the skills in any industry or country and you lose the fundamentals and resilien
23 March 2025 /ai /devops Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
The notion that data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a prevailing theme in the industry. However, as AI continues to evolve and mature, it's becoming increasingly clear that knowledge – not data – will be the differentiator between truly innovative systems and those that merely process information. Data alone can provide
16 March 2025 /ai /regulation Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
The big grift now in AI is that 'it is not AI that will take your job but the person using AI'. Therefore the underworked consultants are offering - for a handsome fee - over elaborate AI training courses. Served with a word salad this is a variation on prompt engineering mirage that has worn thinner than the emperors new clothes. This is a callo...
09 March 2025 /ai /security Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
The narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been dominated by large, monolithic models requiring vast computational resources and exorbitant costs. However, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the rise of Small Language Models (SLMs). These focused, efficient models are proving to be a powerful alternative, offering significa
02 March 2025 /ai /security Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
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