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.
Company analysis
How to Evaluate a Company You've Never Heard Of
Someone mentions a company you've never heard of. You have 30 minutes. Here's a systematic approach to building a picture from scratch using only public information.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Artificial intelligence
The CTO's Guide to Evaluating AI Solutions
CTOs evaluating AI solutions need to assess technical architecture, security posture, integration complexity, and vendor lock-in risk.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Business intelligence
Information Security Frameworks Every AI-Adopting Company Needs
AI adoption requires updated information security frameworks covering data governance, access control, model security, and regulatory compliance.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Automation
Workforce Utilization Mapping and What It Tells Management
When you map every task every employee performs, patterns emerge. Some roles spend 60 percent of their time on work that could be automated. Here is what this discovery process reveals.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Manufacturing
AI for Monitoring Cutting Tool Wear in Automated Machining
Cutting tools wear out during machining, but the rate varies with material, speed, and conditions. AI monitors tool wear in real time and predicts the optimal replacement point.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Accounting tax
Automating New Client Background Checks and Risk Assessment
Not every prospective client is a good fit. Automated risk assessment helps firms screen new clients efficiently, protecting against fraud, compliance issues, and unprofitable engagements.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
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Healthcare
AI for Fertility Clinic Revenue Cycle: Managing Complex Treatment Package Billing
Fertility clinics deal with treatment packages that bundle multiple services across multiple visits, creating billing complexity that standard medical billing systems were never designed to handle. AI now manages package tracking, unbundling, and payer-specific billing rules.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Law firms
Automated Personal Injury Settlement Demand Letter Generation
Settlement demand letters in personal injury cases require detailed compilation of medical records, damages, and liability analysis. AI helps firms generate thorough demands faster.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Construction
AI for Quality Control Photography Organization and Deficiency Tracking
Construction quality control generates thousands of photographs. AI organization tools make this photo library searchable, organized, and connected to deficiency tracking workflows.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Insurance
How Machine Learning Detects Social Inflation Patterns in Liability Claims
Social inflation is driving up liability claim costs beyond what economic inflation explains. Machine learning helps carriers identify and quantify these trends before they devastate loss ratios.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Gift Card Fraud Detection and Balance Management
Gift card fraud is a growing problem that costs retailers billions annually. AI detects fraudulent patterns in gift card activity that rule-based systems miss entirely.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Managing Contract Rate vs Spot Market Allocation
The balance between contract freight and spot market exposure determines your transportation cost stability. AI optimizes this allocation dynamically based on market conditions, capacity signals, and cost projections.
Basel IsmailApr 9, 2026
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