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AI Arms Race and the Interplay of Tariffs with the EU AI Act

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

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How Founders are Shaping the Business Landscape with AI and Smart Data Solutions

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

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Beyond Workflow: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of AI through Assistive Intelligence

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

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Decoding the Vibe - AI's Impact on Developer Expertise

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

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Knowledge Compounding: The Key to Unlocking AI's True Potential

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

Erica Andersen

Knowledge Compounding: The Key to Unlocking AI's True Potential

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

Erica Andersen

Your Data, Your AI: 20 SLM Use Cases for On-Premise Productivity

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

Erica Andersen

Assistive Intelligence SLMs: A Greener, Cheaper, More Private, and Accessible AI Revolution

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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Beyond the Hype: Unleashing the Power of Private, Affordable, Assistive AI for a Better Future

AI. Its a word that evokes both excitement and apprehension. While some companies race to capitalize on the hype, many rightly remain hesitant, deterred by the known LLM negatives, any real need or required use case and therefore the perceived complexity and cost of implementation. But what if there was a different path? A way to harness the tran

26 February 2025 /ai /security Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

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LLM Datacentre Mania - The Case for Specialized, Edge-Based SLMs

The 500bn US plans and the 200bn European counter to the Magnificent seven Salvo. Yes the world is abuzz with talk of what is effectively massive datacentres, the engines powering the Big business friendly LLM based version of the alleged Gen AI revolution. These colossal facilities, packed with cutting-edge hardware are the backbone of large lan

23 February 2025 /ai /sustainable Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

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