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European companies are on the verge of a regulatory shake-up with the arrival of the EU AI Act. Its wide-ranging provisions on trustworthy and human-centric AI have significant implications. This podcast episode explores how the Act’s focus on high-risk AI systems, transparency, data governance, and regulatory sandboxes could reshape the company landscape. Join us as …

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Trainr AI Podcast, where we kick off by exploring the core services we offer to help businesses thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we introduce our AI Pulse Score, which provides companies with a clear assessment of their AI journey, discuss our forward-looking AI education …

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Asking “What is your AI Stack?” is poised to become as routine as enquiring about a company’s tech stack. This shift is due to the increasing complexity and diversity of AI use within organisations. Companies are likely to use a mix of large AI models via subscriptions, bespoke AI solutions created through open-source tools, and …

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Many businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) without fully realising its impact. A significant number of employees are using AI tools independently – often without the knowledge of their leadership. A McKinsey report from August cited that 75% of frontline employees are actually using AI, with 78% of them not informing anyone about it. This …

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In many countries around the world, employees eagerly anticipate their “thirteenth month” pay – an extra month’s salary given as a bonus, typically at the end of the year. This practice, common in countries like the Philippines, Brazil, and parts of Europe, is a way to provide workers with additional financial support and recognise their …

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We recently had the chance to peek behind the curtain of how a household name organisation (think worldwide, with over 20,000 employees) has been deploying AI. The reality was somewhat depressing. According to our Deep Throat, despite spending millions with both external consultants and a very familiar LLM, the implementation has been poorly executed, leading to an …

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Here at Trainr, we are seeing an increasing pattern of behaviour with companies we’ve talked to in the last few months – it’s been written about elsewhere, but seeing it at the coalface is startling, and worrying (at least the companies involved should be very worried). The behaviour is called entrenched resistance. Although it is …

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On a recent long haul flight I saw several ads that very much fit the trope of the ‘multinational do-good’ style.  I’m sure you know the type, with scripts flowing along as follows: In other words, the usual catch-all corporate ad, likely approved by consensus at corporate HQ and likely very expensive. I’ve worked on …

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Unraveling the Complexity of Choosing the Right AI in a Crowded Market Organisations today are facing a new challenge that we call “AI DODO” – the Dilemma Of Diverse AI Options. With the rapid growth in AI technologies and services, companies now have an overwhelming number of options to choose from. We’re seeing it again …

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Introduction In today’s digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising business operations. It offers unmatched benefits in data-driven insights and task automation. However, with its widespread adoption come challenges: ethical concerns, legal implications, and operational nuances. Hence, the urgent need for a robust AI policy for every forward-thinking business. The Crucial Role of an AI …

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