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.
Business intelligence
The Difference Between Company Research and Company Analysis
A collection of facts about a company is like a pile of ingredients on a kitchen counter. You haven't cooked anything yet. Analysis is where the real work begins.
Basel IsmailApr 4, 2026
Accounting tax
Automating Nonprofit Fund Accounting: Restricted vs Unrestricted Revenue Tracking
Tracking donor restrictions across hundreds of grants and contributions is one of the most error-prone tasks in nonprofit accounting. AI can handle the classification automatically.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Law firms
AI for Class Action Administration: Managing Millions of Claimant Records
AI streamlines class action administration by automating claimant verification, fraud detection, and distribution calculations across massive datasets.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Healthcare
Automating Patient Financial Counseling Conversations Before Procedures
Patient financial responsibility discussions are awkward but necessary. AI-driven financial counseling tools estimate costs, present payment options, and handle these conversations before patients arrive for procedures.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Insurance
Automated Litigation Management for Insurance Defense
Insurance litigation is expensive and growing. Automated litigation management brings data-driven case assignment, budget tracking, and invoice review to a process that has been largely manual.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Construction
Automated Painting and Coating Estimation Using Surface Area Detection From Plans
AI-driven surface area detection from construction plans is transforming how painting contractors calculate coverage, waste factors, and labor for coating projects.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
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Logistics transportation
AI for Speed and Following Distance Monitoring That Drivers Actually Accept
Speed and following distance monitoring tools have been around for years, but driver pushback has limited their effectiveness. The latest AI approaches are gaining acceptance by being smarter about context, fairer in their assessments, and more useful as coaching tools.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Loyalty Program Personalization: Moving Beyond Points to Relevant Rewards
Generic loyalty programs give every customer the same points and the same rewards. AI-driven personalization tailors the entire loyalty experience to what each individual customer actually values.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Accounting tax
How AI Handles Multi-Entity Consolidation for Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Consolidating financials across 15 portfolio companies with different chart of accounts, fiscal years, and accounting policies used to take weeks. AI does it in hours.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Law firms
Automated Trademark Search and Clearance Using AI Pattern Matching
AI pattern matching is making trademark search and clearance faster and more thorough by identifying potential conflicts that traditional search methods miss.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Healthcare
AI for Ambulatory Surgery Center Billing: Unique Challenges and Solutions
ASCs face billing complexities that differ from hospital outpatient departments. AI tools designed for ambulatory surgery address implant tracking, facility fee optimization, and payer-specific packaging rules.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
Insurance
AI for Bodily Injury Claims Triage: Predicting Severity From Initial Reports
Bodily injury claims are among the most complex in insurance. AI triage predicts severity from initial reports, enabling early intervention and smarter resource allocation.
Basel IsmailApr 3, 2026
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