Author: Benny Lauwers
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Time for a review: did AI achieve what we believed it would?
“It’s complicated.” If we could add our relationship status with artificial intelligence to our Facebook profile, that would sum it up. End of 2022, the world was taken aback by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. A new, innovative, AI-based text generator that exceeded the expectations of even the most geeky technology experts. ChatGPT opened the…
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Scattered data: a lost cause or an opportunity to experiment?
According to a Cisco survey, most companies aren’t quite ready yet to work with artificial intelligence. The problems start at the base: 81% of respondents admit that their data is stuck in different silos. With data scattered across the organization and a lack of decent data management, companies quickly hit a wall when taking their…
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AI and safety: how artificial intelligence helps us create safer environments
From speech-to-text to quality detection: artificial intelligence is the go-to technology for a myriad of solutions. AI also plays a big role in safety. Whether you use smart technology in your home or walk down the main street in your favorite city, AI solutions can help keep you safe. 1. In homes Home surveillance systems…
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Is plug-and-play AI the solution to quick implementation?
These days artificial intelligence tools come in many shapes and sizes. Plug-and-play platforms are finding their way into the market with the promise of a quick and easy AI implementation. However, plug-and-play isn’t always the right way to go when it comes to AI. To make the technology work for you, you’ll need to adapt…
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Navigating the challenges of artificial intelligence: how to overcome fears related to AI adoption
More and more company leaders are looking into artificial intelligence, wondering how it can help their organisation. While they see the possibilities of AI, many managers still refrain from taking the leap. Fear is holding them back. Let’s explore three common fears and how you can tackle them. The fear: change Humans don’t like change.…
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Are companies ready for AI? Survey shows there’s still some work to do
Last year, the American tech company Cisco surveyed over 8,000 companies worldwide about their preparedness for artificial intelligence. Only 14% of global organisations say they are fully prepared to implement and actively use AI. On the other hand, more than half of the respondents admit they’re worried: 61% believe they have just one year to…
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Three reality checks before taking the AI plunge
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformative tool in our fast-changing technology landscape. By now, many managers understand the importance of this cutting-edge technology, but the road to a successful implementation often proves harder than expected. To succeed, you need to know what you’re in for. So here are three crucial reality checks, shedding light…
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Will AI change our jobs? Yes, but it’s not as dramatic as you might think
If you’ve been paying attention to the news about artificial intelligence, you’ve probably read some big headlines. The idea that AI is going to take over our jobs and our lives has been omnipresent lately. Experts fear this, companies worry about that: when AI is mentioned, it often has a negative ring. Are news media…
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Out with the old, in with the new? Not so fast…
Production machines are not exactly disposable items. They’re meant to last a long time. Decades, preferably. But with today’s rapid technological changes, it’s not hard to understand that these machines quickly “grow old”. After a few years, the technology is already outdated. The machine itself still works fine, but the technology inside the machine has…
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Lower budget, lower risk: why experimentation is key for a successful AI project
The three basics of project management are timing, budget and outcome. Every project manager will tell you how essential it is to know these elements before you start a project. It’s the traditional way to manage projects. But there’s a catch: it doesn’t work for AI implementations. Yet, many AI companies hold on to this…