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.
Law firms
Automated FCPA Due Diligence for International Business Transactions
FCPA due diligence on international partners and agents is essential but time-consuming. AI automates background checks, risk scoring, and red flag identification across global transactions.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Healthcare
AI for Urgent Care Revenue Optimization: Walk-In Volume Prediction and Staffing
Urgent care operates on thin margins where staffing costs eat into revenue quickly. AI prediction models now forecast patient volumes by hour, enabling dynamic staffing that matches demand without overspending on labor.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Construction
Automated As-Built Documentation Using Photogrammetry and AI
Creating accurate as-built drawings is one of the least favorite tasks in construction. AI photogrammetry tools are automating the process using site photographs and point cloud data.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Insurance
How AI Handles Workers Comp Experience Modification Rate Calculations
Experience modification rates are the single most important pricing factor in workers compensation. AI automates the complex calculations and catches errors that cost employers and carriers money.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Logistics transportation
How AI Handles Hazardous Materials Classification and Documentation
Hazmat classification errors are expensive and dangerous. AI systems automate the classification process using Safety Data Sheet analysis and regulatory database lookups, producing accurate documentation that satisfies DOT, IATA, and IMDG requirements.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Chargeback Prevention and Dispute Management for Ecommerce
Chargebacks cost more than the refund amount. Between fees, lost merchandise, and operational overhead, preventing chargebacks is significantly cheaper than fighting them after the fact.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
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Accounting tax
Automated Engagement Letter Generation and E-Signature Workflows
Engagement letters are a bottleneck that delays the start of every engagement. Automation eliminates the back-and-forth and gets signatures in days instead of weeks.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Manufacturing
How AI Monitors Motor Current Signatures to Predict Electric Motor Failures
Electric motors account for a huge share of industrial energy use and downtime. AI-based motor current signature analysis catches faults weeks before traditional methods would flag them.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Law firms
How AI Assists With Whistleblower Investigation Documentation
Whistleblower investigations demand thorough documentation and careful handling. AI helps law firms manage investigation workflows, organize evidence, and maintain defensible records.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Healthcare
Automated Insurance Contract Modeling for Fee Schedule Negotiations
Most practices negotiate payer contracts without truly understanding how proposed fee schedule changes will affect their revenue. Automated contract modeling simulates the financial impact of proposed terms before you sign.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Construction
How AI Manages Document Control for Design-Build Projects
Design-build projects generate massive document volumes with overlapping design and construction phases. AI document control keeps everything organized and accessible.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
Insurance
AI for Directors and Officers Insurance: Predicting Shareholder Lawsuit Risk
D&O insurance underwriting requires predicting the likelihood of shareholder lawsuits. AI analyzes financial data, governance patterns, and market signals to assess this risk with new precision.
Basel IsmailApr 8, 2026
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