AI Steps Outside the Office and Onto the Runway
When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, spreadsheets and self-driving cars often come to mind. But AI is also finding a place in some less expected settings: fashion studios, forests and even kitchens. This interesting topic came to us from Levi Strauss & Co. in their article, “Alexa, Which Levi’s® Jeans Fit Me Best?”…
Read MoreAI Deserves Discernment, Not a Blanket Verdict
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cultural fault line. Some people see possibility; others see stolen creativity, threatened jobs, misinformation and another reason to distrust technology companies. Organizations are wrestling with whether to embrace it, restrict it or keep it outside the door. Medical Xpress brought this topic to us in their article, “Using AI…
Read MoreAI Needs Better Data. Better Data Needs Governance.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can draft reports, identify patterns, predict demand and answer questions in seconds. But speed and sophistication cannot compensate for unreliable information. Feed an AI system outdated records, inconsistent definitions or incomplete data, and the results can be impressively wrong. Before organizations invest in smarter technology, they need to establish whether their data…
Read MoreAgentic AI: When Technology Starts Taking Action
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond answering questions toward carrying out assignments. Agentic technology can pursue goals, select tools and adjust its approach as work unfolds. Think researching vendors, comparing proposals and preparing recommendations, with fewer prompts from the person requesting help. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Guest…
Read MoreAI at Work: Big Potential, Human Supervision Required
Artificial intelligence (AI) has joined the workplace and apparently it skipped orientation. It can draft emails, summarize meetings, analyze information and help employees tackle the blank page. Used thoughtfully, it offers something most workplaces desperately need: more time for work that requires actual human attention. Tech Crunch brought this topic to us in their article,…
Read MoreGenerative AI: Same Technology, Different Alarm Bells
My news feed recently delivered a perfect illustration of our relationship with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): one headline announcing a school moratorium, immediately followed by another celebrating a major media partnership. Apparently, even the algorithm enjoys irony. New York City announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing GenAI from 2-K through eighth grade, while retaining exceptions,…
Read MoreYour Data Catalog Called. It Wants to Participate.
A passive data catalog is a little like a meticulously organized address book that nobody updates. It documents what data exists, where it lives and sometimes who owns it. Useful? Absolutely. Enough to support ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) solutions? That is where things get interesting. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting topic to our attention in their…
Read MoreAccess Innovations Inc. Earns Family Friendly Business Award® at the GOLD Level
Albuquerque-Based Technology Company is recognized as a committed leader in implementing family friendly policies in the workplace. Access Innovations Inc. has earned the Gold distinction for its workplace policies from Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative recognizing employers that have adopted policies to give New Mexico businesses an advantage in recruiting and retaining the…
Read MoreGenerative AI in Gaming
Generative artificial intelligence has entered the gaming industry like a mysterious treasure chest: potentially useful, occasionally alarming and probably worth checking for traps. On the plus side, it helps developers brainstorm ideas, write code and build prototypes. GDC’s 2026 industry survey found that 36% of respondents used generative AI at work, with research and brainstorming…
Read MoreWashington Is Watching AI
Washington’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) includes competing priorities: accelerating innovation, protecting communities, strengthening national security and preparing workers. The White House’s March 2026 legislative framework asks Congress to address these issues through a national approach. Recommendations, however, are not enacted legislation. Washington still has to turn its intentions into requirements. The Economist brought this…
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