RiverTrail Technology Blog

What if you decided to turn to an AI program for assistance with something—let’s say a client proposal—only to discover, in the middle of signing the contract, that the AI had made up and included a half-off discount on the very thing that brought you most of your profit?

While hopefully hypothetical, this scenario can easily happen. So, while AI can be and often is a serious asset to business productivity, this is only the case when you are also paying attention. Let’s consider a few shortcomings that you avoid with the help of your human employees running interference. 

It is easy to treat AI like a magic black box: you put a prompt in, and a miracle comes out. But behind the scenes, there is a massive difference in how that box handles your data.

If you aren't distinguishing between Public and Private AI, you might accidentally be broadcasting your company’s trade secrets to the entire world. Here is what you need to know to keep your data under lock and key while still reaping the benefits of automation.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked excitement, innovation, and, let's be honest, a fair bit of anxiety. It's a conversation happening in offices, factories, and even around dinner tables: "Is AI coming for my job?" It's a valid concern. We've seen incredible advancements, from AI writing articles and generating art to automating complex data analysis. So, how many jobs are truly at risk, and what does this mean for the future of work?

We’ve seen a huge explosion in AI-generated content. From AI-generated artwork to convincing but fake videos of famous people, AI has quickly become an interesting enigma with a lot of apparent applications.