In the winter of 2022, as the tech world was becoming mesmerized by the sudden, explosive arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Benjamin Alarie faced a pivotal choice. His legal tech startup, Blue J, had a respectable business built on the AI of a bygone era, serving hundreds of accounting firms with predictive models. But it had…

When you’re in need of craft supplies, knowing where to shop can save you time and money. Various online stores cater to different crafting needs, from wholesale options to unique artisan materials. For instance, CraftOutlet.com offers competitive pricing on bulk supplies, whereas Etsy features one-of-a-kind items from independent sellers. Each store has its strengths, making…

A social media calendar is a structured tool that helps you organize and schedule your social media posts. It streamlines your content planning, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms during making collaboration with your team easier. By planning ahead, you can align your posts with key events and social media holidays, enhancing your audience engagement. Comprehending…

AI engineers often chase performance by scaling up LLM parameters and data, but the trend toward smaller, more efficient, and better-focused models has accelerated.  The Phi-4 fine-tuning methodology is the cleanest public example of a training approach that smaller enterprise teams can copy. It shows how a carefully chosen dataset and fine-tuning strategy can make…

Despite new methods emerging, enterprises continue to turn to autonomous coding agents and code generation platforms. The competition to keep developers working on their platforms, coming from tech companies, has also heated up. AWS thinks its offering, Kiro, and new capabilities to ensure behavioral adherence set up a large differentiator in the increasingly crowded coding…

Editing video clips can seem intimidating, but breaking it down step by step simplifies the process. Start by selecting the right software that fits your needs. Import your clips and organize them on the timeline, then refine your footage using trimming tools. Pay attention to transitions, effects, and color corrections to improve quality. Once you’re…

In terms of recruitment, implementing best practices can greatly improve your hiring process. Start by crafting clear and inclusive job descriptions that attract a diverse candidate pool. Next, assemble a search committee that reflects varied perspectives, which helps in evaluating candidates more fairly. Furthermore, using technology and outreach strategies can streamline applications. These foundational elements…

When I first wrote “Vector databases: Shiny object syndrome and the case of a missing unicorn” in March 2024, the industry was awash in hype. Vector databases were positioned as the next big thing — a must-have infrastructure layer for the gen AI era. Billions of venture dollars flowed, developers rushed to integrate embeddings into…

The race to deploy agentic AI is on. Across the enterprise, systems that can plan, take actions and collaborate across business applications promise unprecedented efficiency. But in the rush to automate, a critical component is being overlooked: Scalable security. We are building a workforce of digital employees without giving them a secure way to log…

Becoming proficient in fundamental sales techniques is vital for any beginner in the field. You’ll need to build trust and rapport with customers as you comprehend their needs through effective communication. Handling objections and generating urgency can greatly impact your success. Moreover, following up with clients and being transparent about your offerings will nurture long-term…