Why RAG and AI Agents Are a Strategic Imperative for Businesses
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dimitris dimitriadis
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September 25, 2025
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Innovate
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AI, AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, innovation, LLMs, RAG, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, SLMs, TheFutureCats
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In recent years, companies have heavily experimented with generative AI. Many were impressed by flashy demos, but few have seen a lasting, measurable impact on their bottom line. Why is that? Most implementations remained fragmented. A chatbot here, an assistant there, without real integration with critical company data or actual business workflows. To move from hype-driven AI pilots to real …
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Why do AI pilot programs fail?
AI pilot programs fail because they are built around individual applications that don’t evolve over time. When Artificial Intelligence (AI) is limited to a single chatbot or automation, the system doesn’t “collect” experience from daily use, isn’t fed with new data, and doesn’t improve decisions in real time. Technology isn’t the problem. The approach is. AI is not a Q&A …
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Web3Tour Master Trainers Workshop
Empower Innovation Intermediaries to Train the Next Generation on Web3.0 Technologies for the Sustainable Cultural Tourism Sector. Web3Tour is excited to announce the launch of a specialized workshop Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 14:00 CET for Innovation Intermediaries ready to become Master Trainers in Web3.0 technologies for Cultural Tourism. This initiative is designed to coach new or less experienced trainers …
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Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and What Business Leaders Should Do Instead
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated investment strategies in large organizations over the past two years. Despite billions being poured into AI initiatives, a recent MIT study reveals that only 5% of AI projects move from pilot to actual production, delivering tangible, measurable results. The remaining 95% of projects fizzle out in flashy demos that don’t move the needle for business …
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Think Like a Futurist in an Uncertain World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpKeRdq7xUQ Why This Video Demands Your Attention Now In a world full of uncertainty, how can you stay one step ahead? Dimitris Dimitriadis, renowned Futurist and Co-Founder of TheFutureCats, presents a mind-shifting discussion from his TEDxBerlin 2025 talk, “How to Think Like a Futurist in an Uncertain World.” In his talk, you’ll discover: How strategic foresight can transform your thinking, …
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AI Readiness for Businesses: A Strategic Roadmap
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, creating both opportunities and challenges for today’s businesses. Business executives and professionals are increasingly recognizing that preparing for AI integration isn’t just a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic transformation. Companies aiming to leverage AI’s potential must begin a journey that starts with a robust digital transformation strategy, progresses through leadership alignment and skills development, and is …
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Can Europe Build a Safer Internet for Its Kids?
At TheFutureCats, we believe the digital future must be designed—not just endured. Few issues highlight this need more urgently than how we protect and empower children online. As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, policymakers face a reality that can no longer be ignored: children are growing up in ecosystems built for adults, governed by algorithms with little regard for developmental …
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Integrating PLCs with AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Industrial Automation
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have long been the cornerstone of industrial automation, reliably executing pre-programmed instructions to control machinery and processes. However, as industries evolve toward more intelligent and flexible systems, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with PLCs is quickly becoming a game-changer. By merging automation with advanced data-driven intelligence, AI-enabled PLCs are enabling smarter, more adaptive industrial environments. …
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Aligning Cyber and Mental Health Responses: Bridging the Crisis and Emergency Gap
The challenge of managing the technological and human dimensions of incidents is more complex than it appears. One such complexity arises from the misalignment of the terms “emergency” and “crisis”, particularly in the contexts of mental health and cybersecurity. While both deal with potentially urgent issues, their definitions and responses often differ significantly. Differing Definitions, Different Approaches In mental health, …
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AI for Academic and Professional Growth: TheFutureCats at the First’ Moving Education Forward’ Career Event by Eurobank
The FutureCats proudly participated in the first ‘Moving Education Forward’ Career Event on November 30, 2024. This initiative by Eurobank, in collaboration with Linq, is dedicated to empowering high-achieving university students by bridging the gap between academia and the professional world. Held at Impact Hub Athens, the event provided an interactive space where students connected with industry leaders, gained valuable …
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