Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Construction
AI for Preconstruction Budgeting: Early Cost Estimation From Schematic Designs
Getting an accurate budget from early-stage designs is one of the hardest problems in construction. AI estimation tools are closing the gap between schematic-phase budgets and final costs.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Insurance
AI for Usage-Based Insurance: Real-Time Premium Calculation From Driving Data
Usage-based insurance prices auto coverage based on actual driving behavior rather than demographic proxies. AI processes telematics data in real time to calculate premiums that reflect genuine risk.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Ecommerce retail
AI for Retail Workforce Scheduling: Matching Staffing to Predicted Foot Traffic
Retail labor is one of the biggest controllable costs, but scheduling too many or too few workers hurts both margins and customer experience. AI matches staffing to predicted traffic patterns with precision.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Logistics transportation
Automated Denied Party Screening for Export Compliance
Shipping to a denied party can result in criminal penalties and loss of export privileges. AI automates screening against government restricted party lists, catching matches that manual searches miss while reducing false positives that slow down legitimate shipments.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Manufacturing
How AI Inspects Injection Molded Parts for Warping and Flash Defects
Injection molding defects like warping, flash, and short shots waste material and time. AI vision and process monitoring catch them as they happen.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Accounting tax
How AI Handles Complex Partnership Tax Allocations and K-1 Preparation
Partnership tax allocations are among the most complex calculations in tax compliance. AI handles the multi-layered logic of special allocations, 704(b) capital accounts, and K-1 preparation at scale.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
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Law firms
Automated Legal Project Management: Tracking Milestones Across Complex Matters
Complex legal matters involve dozens of interconnected tasks and deadlines. AI-powered project management helps firms track milestones, allocate resources, and keep matters on schedule.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Healthcare
AI for Hospice Care Documentation: Automating Certification and Recertification
Hospice certification and recertification documentation must demonstrate terminal prognosis eligibility, and getting it wrong means denied claims or compliance investigations. AI now guides clinicians through the documentation requirements.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Construction
How AI Helps Design-Build Firms Win More Competitive Proposals
Design-build proposals require compelling technical solutions and competitive pricing in a short timeframe. AI tools help firms develop stronger proposals faster.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Insurance
How AI Monitors Social Media for Early Claim Fraud Indicators
Social media posts can reveal when insurance claims do not match reality. AI monitors public social media activity to identify fraud indicators that traditional investigation methods miss.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Product Review Moderation at Scale
Product reviews drive conversions, but fake and inappropriate reviews undermine trust. AI moderates reviews at scale, catching fraud and policy violations that manual review cannot keep up with.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for International Shipping Document Preparation: Commercial Invoice and Packing List
International shipments require accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, and supporting documents that satisfy customs requirements in both the origin and destination countries. AI automates document preparation, eliminating the errors that cause customs delays.
Basel IsmailApr 11, 2026
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