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Crisis Communication and Management:  Key Principles and Practices
Larry Bridgesmith J.D. Larry Bridgesmith J.D.

Crisis Communication and Management: Key Principles and Practices

In business, crises are inevitable. They range from natural disasters and public health emergencies to repetitional crises. The ability to effectively manage these crises is a crucial competency for any organization. This article outlines the key principles and practices of crisis communication and management, providing practical insights for management professionals.

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Source Code Risks and Risk Mitigation With Guardrail Code Analyzer™
Larry Bridgesmith J.D. Larry Bridgesmith J.D.

Source Code Risks and Risk Mitigation With Guardrail Code Analyzer™

Our Guardrail Code Analyzer™ consists of a variety of modules designed to be flexibly deployed to mitigate the risks specific to your usage of AI and source code.  The modules provide data about your source code ingredients, the potential risks and where code elements may have come from.  We enable this process by collecting, analyzing, and presenting information to humans such that they can make informed decisions about the risk you face.

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Making the Case for Algorithmic Accounting
Larry Bridgesmith J.D. Larry Bridgesmith J.D.

Making the Case for Algorithmic Accounting

Algorithms and technology underpin all aspects of an organization. They can be involved in executing, approving, or facilitating transactions that have a financial impact, making them intrinsically connected to a business’ financial health.

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Generative AI (ChatGPT): Curse or Companion?
Larry Bridgesmith & Shawnna Hoffman Larry Bridgesmith & Shawnna Hoffman

Generative AI (ChatGPT): Curse or Companion?

We now face a revolution of Artificial Intelligence, or the AI Era. The impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, but most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than substituted by AI.

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Guardrail 360 - AI, But Better!
Larry Bridgesmith J.D. Larry Bridgesmith J.D.

Guardrail 360 - AI, But Better!

By becoming a detective of AI outputs, you're not just passively consuming information, you're actively engaging with the technology. This empowers you to make informed decisions and get the most out of the amazing world of GenAI.

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The Dark Side of AI: Bias
Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D. Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D.

The Dark Side of AI: Bias

Artificial Intelligence is often considered a transformative technology that will enable incredible innovation and insights. If the true promise of AI is realized, it will transform society in a very positive way. However, AI is still (for now) created and deployed by humans and is susceptible to many of the same biases that human decision makers exhibit. These human biases, intentional or inadvertent, can creep in at every phase of the AI development and deployment process.

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How to Build AI That Society Wants and Needs
Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D. Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D.

How to Build AI That Society Wants and Needs

While AI holds great promise for society, the speed of its advancement has far outpaced the ability of businesses and governments to monitor and assess the outcomes properly. The relative ambiguity of regulatory oversight throughout the world prevents AI from directly reflecting society’s needs. It is important that organizations take steps to enable and showcase trustworthiness to all stakeholders and build the reputation of the organization’s AI.

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AI Sprawl – A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D. Dr Michael McCarthy & Dr. Michael Byrd, Ph.D.

AI Sprawl – A Disaster Waiting to Happen

Sprawl is probably most familiar when used to describe the rapid and often poorly controlled spread of housing and commercial construction throughout much of suburbia.  We have found that it also appropriately describes the current state of the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in many organizations.

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