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.
Ecommerce retail
AI for Markdown Optimization: When to Discount and by How Much
Most retailers discount too early, too deep, or both. AI markdown optimization models can recover 5-15% of lost margin by timing and sizing discounts precisely.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
Medical Bill Review Automation in Liability Claims
Medical bills in liability claims are complex, frequently miscoded, and often inflated. Automated review catches errors and reduces costs without slowing down the claims process.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
How AI Detects Staged Auto Accidents Using Pattern Recognition
Staged accidents cost the insurance industry billions annually. AI pattern recognition is catching fraud rings that traditional investigation methods miss.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
Workers Compensation Claims Automation: From Injury Report to Resolution
Workers comp claims involve a tangle of medical treatment, disability ratings, and return-to-work coordination. Automation is untangling the process and getting injured workers back on their feet faster.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
AI for Homeowners Claims: Photo Damage Assessment vs Traditional Inspection
Sending an adjuster to every homeowners claim is expensive and slow. AI-powered photo assessment is handling routine damage estimates faster, but it is not replacing inspections entirely.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Insurance
Subrogation Recovery Automation: Why Carriers Leave Millions Uncollected
Subrogation is one of the biggest revenue recovery opportunities in insurance, and most carriers are only capturing a fraction of what they are owed. Automation is closing that gap.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
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Construction
Automated OSHA Documentation and Compliance Record Keeping
AI compliance tools automate the creation, tracking, and filing of OSHA-required documentation, reducing the paperwork burden on safety professionals.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Construction
How AI Analyzes Near-Miss Reports to Prevent Serious Injuries
AI text analysis of near-miss reports identifies recurring patterns that human reviewers miss, connecting incidents across projects and time periods.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Construction
Computer Vision for Hard Hat and Safety Vest Compliance Monitoring
Cameras plus computer vision can monitor PPE compliance across an entire jobsite continuously, catching violations that safety officers miss.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Construction
AI-Powered Safety Incident Prediction on Construction Sites
AI safety prediction models identify high-risk conditions by analyzing patterns in near-miss reports, weather data, and workforce fatigue metrics.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Construction
Automated Schedule Impact Analysis When Change Orders Hit
AI schedule impact tools model how change orders ripple through the CPM schedule, quantifying time and cost effects within hours instead of days.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
Construction
How Computer Vision Monitors Jobsite Progress From Daily Drone Footage
Daily drone flights combined with computer vision algorithms track construction progress at the element level, catching deviations within days.
Basel IsmailApr 2, 2026
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