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The Innovator's Identity Crisis in the Age of AI

AI doesn't just make innovation events faster - it fundamentally changes what "being an innovator" means. When AI generates ideas in seconds and builds prototypes in minutes, the satisfaction of creative problem-solving is replaced by the general skill of directing an AI agent. This article examines the shift from ideation to synthesis, the cultural risks most companies are ignoring, and why the human-in-the-loop principle is a design requirement - not just a safeguard.

· 16 min read
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AI Agents That Shop (and Sell) For You

In 2016, a US patent described AI agents that buy and sell on behalf of humans. Since then, 56 subsequent filings from Visa, Capital One, Walmart, and IBM have cited it, and every major tech company is now racing to build exactly what it described. This article explains how agentic commerce works, who's building it, and where the opportunity lies.

· 16 min read
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Artificial Intelligence beyond hype

Artificial Intelligence is probably one of the most popular and hyped technology terms of our time. But, beyond the media hype, there is a real revolution happening.

· 4 min read
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How to transform a company into an AI-Powered organization

Transforming into a data-driven, AI-first organization, will always be an ongoing journey since it is part of the overall Digital Transformation Initiative which calls for continuous improvement and adaptation.

· 6 min read · by Harry Mamangakis
Artificial Intelligence — A Holistic View from 60 Leaders
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Artificial Intelligence: A Holistic View from 60 Leaders

60 global thought leaders answer 20 questions on AI in a free eBook presenting the latest thinking on various aspects of Artificial Intelligence. The complete list of the 20 questions on various aspects of AI: technical, business, societal.

· 8 min read
How AI Revolutionizes Retail
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How AI Revolutionizes Retail

Modern retailers need a near-real-time view of the entire retail business – demand, supply chain, distribution, customer interaction, market dynamics, and emerging trends. They need a holistic view that supports better, faster decision-making and a more effective impact measurement framework. AI can make a huge difference in this direction.

· 4 min read
What’s Next for Artificial Intelligence
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What’s Next for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most popular technology terms of our time and, very frequently, overused or even misused. The media loves both the success stories and ‘dystopias’ driven by Artificial Intelligence. Machines replacing human workers, AI exceeding human intelligence, robots taking control, and so on.

· 15 min read
Data-Driven Companies and the Importance of a Data Culture
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Data-Driven Companies and the Importance of a Data Culture

The term ‘Data-driven’ implies much more than just technology and data: it means a special mindset and leadership attitude that makes it possible for a company to make informed decisions by systematically using data to improve business performance.

· 4 min read
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Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat?

Artificial Intelligence brings impressive applications, with remarkable benefits for all of us; but there are notable unanswered questions with social, political, or ethical facets. The main concerns focus on technological unemployment, while equally important issues arise regarding potential applications of AI, the access to data, and the outputs of AI models.

· 5 min read
The Future of Business Intelligence is … Voice
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The Future of Business Intelligence is … Voice

Business Intelligence systems of the future will provide answers, not just data. The complexity of analyzing data will be hidden under next-generation NUI experiences. Insights and data stories will be incorporated in the right format, for the specific user and timing.

· 3 min read
Technology and Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
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Technology and Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Technology is moving at an incredible pace. We live in the fascinating era of autonomous cars, computer vision, personalized medicine, and quantum computing. Artificial Intelligence, crypto-currencies, advanced automation, deep learning and concepts like Universal Basic Income are about to reshape our world.

· 8 min read
How Artificial Intelligence Disrupts Employment and the Workforce - the Types of Jobs to be Impacted
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How Artificial Intelligence Disrupts Employment and the Workforce - the Types of Jobs to be Impacted

Although Artificial Intelligence dramatically improves our world in many ways, there are notable concerns regarding the forthcoming impact of A.I. on employment and the workforce. There are predictions talking about millions of unemployed people in the next decades, primarily due to the impact of Intelligent Automation and A.I. systems.

· 5 min read
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