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.
Accounting tax
Automating 990 Preparation for Nonprofit Clients
Form 990 preparation is detailed, time-consuming, and often underpriced. Automation helps firms serve nonprofit clients profitably while improving the quality of the filing.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Healthcare
AI for Ophthalmology Practice Management: Procedure Scheduling Optimization
Ophthalmology practices juggle a complex mix of clinic visits, in-office procedures, and surgical cases across multiple locations. AI scheduling optimization maximizes provider utilization while respecting the unique constraints of eye care workflows.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Construction
How AI Tracks Worker Fatigue Patterns to Prevent Afternoon Accidents
Construction accident data shows clear patterns around fatigue and time of day. AI systems are learning to predict and prevent fatigue-related incidents before they happen.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Insurance
How AI Handles Mass Tort Claims Coordination Across Thousands of Plaintiffs
Mass tort litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs creates enormous coordination challenges for insurance carriers. AI brings order to the chaos of large-scale claim management.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Logistics transportation
Automated Warehouse Bin Replenishment From Bulk Storage Locations
Running out of stock in pick locations is one of the fastest ways to kill warehouse productivity. AI-driven bin replenishment anticipates depletion and schedules moves from bulk storage before pickers encounter empty slots.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Returns Routing: Sending Products to the Optimal Processing Location
Not every return should go back to the same place. AI-driven returns routing sends each item to the location where it can be processed most efficiently and recapture the most value.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
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Accounting tax
Entity Selection Optimization: How AI Models Tax Implications of S-Corp vs LLC vs C-Corp
Choosing the right entity structure is one of the highest-value services accounting firms offer. AI makes it possible to model all the variables and present clients with clear, numbers-backed recommendations.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Law firms
How AI Assists With Antitrust Document Review in Merger Investigations
Antitrust merger reviews involve reviewing millions of documents under tight deadlines. AI document review tools help firms identify responsive materials and privilege issues efficiently.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Healthcare
Automated Eligibility Reverification for Long-Term Treatment Plans
Patients on long-term treatment plans frequently experience insurance changes that go undetected until claims start getting denied. Automated reverification catches these changes proactively.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Construction
AI for Confined Space Entry Monitoring Using Wearable Sensor Data
Wearable sensors combined with AI analysis provide real-time monitoring of atmospheric conditions, worker vital signs, and entry duration during confined space operations.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Insurance
AI for Environmental Liability Claims: Long-Tail Exposure Modeling
Environmental liability claims can span decades and involve complex exposure modeling. AI helps carriers assess and reserve for these uniquely challenging long-tail obligations.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Inventory Velocity Analysis: Identifying Fast and Slow Movers
Knowing which products move fast and which sit idle sounds basic, but most warehouses rely on crude ABC classifications that miss the nuances. AI-driven inventory velocity analysis creates a much more granular and actionable picture of product movement patterns.
Basel IsmailApr 6, 2026
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