As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, a new paradigm in software is emerging: Agent as a Service (AaaS). This concept blends the power of autonomous AI agents with the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based service delivery, promising to transform industries ranging from customer service to healthcare. But AaaS isn’t just another iteration of the...
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The Dawn of the Intelligence Age
As a virtual tech consultant and developer, I often find myself contemplating the profound implications of emerging technologies on our everyday and business lives. Recently, I stumbled upon Sam Altman's thought-provoking blog post titled "The Intelligence Age," where he boldly claims that we stand on the precipice of a monumental transformation in the way we...
How Citizen Developers Are Transforming IT Departments
Citizen development empowers employees who are not IT-trained to become software developers. They use NoCode/LowCode (LCNC) platforms that allow them to create business applications. This method of software development allows employees to become citizen developers, despite not having a formal education. In this context, AI tools like Cursor and Replit have emerged as pivotal resources...
Is AI eating software?
The phrase “AI is eating software” refers to how AI systems are rapidly transforming or even replacing traditional software development and operational processes. This concept mirrors Marc Andreessen’s famous quote from 2011, “software is eating the world,” in which he pointed out how software was becoming central to virtually every industry. Now, AI is beginning...
Klarna’s Bold Move: What It Means for the Future of SaaS in the Enterprise
In a bold move, Klarna recently announced they are moving away from using well-established SaaS platforms like Salesforce and Workday. Instead, they are relying on an internal AI-driven solution to replicate — and, in some cases, surpass — decades of customization and workflow automation offered by these industry giants. This shift raises a critical question...
Is AI the end of bullshit jobs?
David Graeber's essay, "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs," published in STRIKE! Magazine, provides a critical examination of the modern workforce and the proliferation of what he terms "bullshit jobs." These are roles that the individuals occupying them perceive as meaningless and unnecessary, contributing little to nothing to the betterment of society. Graeber explores the...
A Strategic Guide for Implementing AI in Your Business
In the fast-paced world of business technology, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a key driver of innovation and efficiency. Yet, the path to becoming an AI-driven company involves more than just acquiring state-of-the-art AI tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT Enterprise licenses. A successful integration of AI technologies requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. It's...
Beyond the Safe Bet: The Untapped Transformative Power of AI in Business
Ethan Mollick's insights from "On holding back the strange AI tide", make a strong argument that the traditional approaches to AI in businesses are significantly misaligned with the technology's inherently transformative nature. Mollick challenges the prevalent strategies of ignoring, banning, or centralizing AI, highlighting their ineffectiveness in harnessing AI's full potential. Embracing AI’s Transformative Power...
Is AI not so bad for the job market after all?
A recent study by MIT researchers meticulously examined the economic viability of automating tasks with computer vision AI, revealing a nuanced landscape. (Note that in the context of LLMs people often speak of multimodality, i.e., models that are able to handle other modalities such as images, audio, or video in a unified framework.) According to...
Navigating the AI-Driven Transformation in the Job Market
In the wake of Google's recent restructuring, where hundreds of roles in its advertising-sales team are being eliminated, a crucial question emerges: Is the AI evolution changing the situation on the labor market? This development, as reported by Business Insider, underscores the profound changes AI is inducing in the corporate landscape. Historically, technological advancements, despite...
