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Notes on applied AI.
Field notes on applied AI. A running log of what we’re reading, building and thinking about — the releases, the experiments, the deployment gotchas. Auto-curated daily, with notes on what’s shipping, what’s hype, and what’s actually worth your attention. From the IT Consulting AI team.
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OpenAI’s Massive Losses Reveal the Cost of Scaling AI at Any Price
OpenAI lost $1.22 per dollar earned in Q1 2026 despite $5.7 billion revenue. The costs of scaling AI remain high, raising concerns about profitability and vendor lock-in.
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Why SAP’s Use of Mistral AI for Legacy Migration Isn’t a Silver Bullet
SAP’s use of Mistral AI for legacy system migration offers automation but won’t replace the complex domain expertise needed for successful S/4HANA transitions.
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Google’s Search Box Overhaul and What It Means for SMEs
Google’s search box redesign transforms search into a conversational AI tool. SMEs must rethink SEO, content, and customer engagement to stay visible and competitive.
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What the Pope’s AI Encyclical Means for SMEs and AI Ethics
The Pope’s AI encyclical highlights growing ethical concerns for AI, signaling SMEs to prepare for governance and compliance in AI deployments.
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What Alexa+ AI-Generated Podcasts Mean for SMEs Today
Alexa+ now generates custom AI podcasts on demand. SMEs should explore how AI audio content can enhance marketing, balancing cost with brand control.
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Why SME AI Ambitions Clash with Market Reality Today
The AI startup market is heavily dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic. This impacts SME strategies by raising costs and lock-in risks, urging practical AI adoption.
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What Apple’s Siri Privacy Shift Means for SME AI Use
Apple’s Siri evolving with auto-deleting chats signals a privacy shift that SMEs must consider when adopting AI tools and automation in their business.
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Why World Action Models Matter More Than Hype for SMEs
World Action Models enable robots to predict consequences before acting, signaling smarter automation on the horizon for SMEs considering robotics AI.
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Why Talking About AI in 2026 Graduations Might Fall Flat
As graduates lose enthusiasm for AI as a future, SMEs must shift focus from abstract hype to concrete AI applications that drive real business value.
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AI’s Uneven Impact on SMEs Amid the Industry Shakeup
Explore how the AI boom is creating a divide between large players and SMEs, and why smaller companies need pragmatic strategies for adoption.