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AI Made the Decision book beside an empty witness chair and emergency stop button

Who Decided This? The Machine Is Not Available for Questions

Why AI does not remove accountability—and why organisations keep behaving as though it might. While researching and drafting my first book, Tales from AI Development Hell, I encountered a familiar occupational hazard: the case studies became rather more thoroughly researched—and considerably more extensively written—than the book ...
Book cover of Tales from AI Development Hell by Paul Forrest beside the headline Your AI Project Is Fine. Until it isn't.

Your AI Project Is Fine. The Dashboard Says So.

Why ambitious organisations keep building artificial intelligence disasters, and what to do before yours becomes somebody else’s case study. There is a particular moment in the life of an AI initiative when everything appears to be going splendidly. The business case has been approved. The vendor has ...
C2PA credentials, invisible watermarks and verification tools formed a layered response to synthetic media in a major election year.

Provenance Becomes Essential Infrastructure for Truth

C2PA credentials, invisible watermarks and verification tools formed a layered response to synthetic media in a major election year.The strategic question There are moments when a technology story stops being a specialist discussion and becomes a board question. C2PA credentials, invisible watermarks and verification tools formed ...
A voluntary code translated broad legal duties into practical expectations for transparency, copyright, safety and security.

The EU’s General-Purpose AI Code: Governance Gets Concrete

A voluntary code translated broad legal duties into practical expectations for transparency, copyright, safety and security.The strategic question There are moments when a technology story stops being a specialist discussion and becomes a board question. A voluntary code translated broad legal duties into practical expectations for ...
The Paris AI Action Summit and the first EU AI Act obligations made clear that responsible AI must live inside operations, not policy binders.

AI Regulation Becomes an Operating Discipline

The Paris AI Action Summit and the first EU AI Act obligations made clear that responsible AI must live inside operations, not policy binders.The strategic question There are moments when a technology story stops being a specialist discussion and becomes a board question. The Paris AI ...

Achieving Sustainability; Towards Green AI

Can AI be truly sustainable?The rapid advancement of AI presents a dual-edged sword: while it offers innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, it also contributes to environmental concerns, particularly through substantial energy consumption. As AI becomes more integrated into various sectors, aligning its development with ...

RAG & Vector Databases for AI

Unveiling the Potential of RAG Architectures and Vector Databases in AIArtificial intelligence continues to evolve and researchers and practitioners alike are constantly pursuing more efficient and powerful approaches. Among recent innovations, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures and vector databases stand out as transformative technologies. Together, they ...

Dependable Artificial Intelligence in Defence

Defence AI - Strategic ImperativeArtificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technological transformation across industries, with its potential to revolutionise operations, improve efficiency, and deliver unprecedented capabilities. Nowhere is this potential more critical than in the realm of national defence. Recognising the profound implications ...
Paul Forrest of Ecaveo discusses a primer on the new EU Ai Act

EU AI Act Primer

AI Privacy ComplianceA few days ago, I discussed the importance of Data Privacy in the context of the new EU AI Act.  Today, I have pulled together what I can to present a primer on why this is important and what you need to do ...
High Risk Ai Systems and the GDPR... EU AI regulations

Strengthening AI Data Privacy

The Impact of EU AI Act on High-Risk SystemsThe newly introduced EU Artificial Intelligence regulations mark a substantial step forward in safeguarding data privacy, building upon the robust framework established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As the digital world continues to evolve, AI ...
Ecaveo on What you can learn about Organisational Culture from Slow Horses

Organisational Culture: Slow Horses

Slow Horses - Lessons on Organisational CultureI recently revisited the captivating series Slow Horses on Apple TV. While the engrossing plot and compelling characters easily hold attention, I was struck by how the show portrays organisational culture. Beneath the MI5 intrigue and high-stakes drama lies a ...

Why Hire a Consultant

  So following a recent conversation with a client, I was challenged with summing up the answer to the question on most clients' lips... Why should I engage you? Well, in today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, seeking professional guidance and expertise can make a world ...