What Businesses Need to Know for 2026
Businesses don’t need ‘smart’ artificial intelligence. They need reliable artificial intelligence. Systems that connect to their own data, provide substantiated answers, operate with transparency, and leave ultimate responsibility with humans. That is the true competitive advantage. As 2025 draws to a close, artificial intelligence is no longer the ‘tool’ that answers questions. It is the system that makes decisions, executes …
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2026: The Year AI Stops Being an Experiment and Becomes a Colleague
2026 will not be another year of “experimentation” with artificial intelligence. It will be a year of critical decisions. The data is now unequivocal: the majority of organizations have already adopted generative AI, yet without measurable impact on profitability or productivity. The problem is not the technology. It is the way it is approached. We see the same pattern every …
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Why Your Business Needs Reliable AI, Not Just Smart AI
I asked my AI the same question twice and got two different answers. You have likely seen it happen. You ask your AI tool a simple question, and it gives you a decent answer. It is helpful, articulate, and seemingly accurate. But then, perhaps to double-check or refine the output, you ask the exact same question again. Suddenly, you get …
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The Human Side of AI: A Strategic Marathon, Not a Tech Sprint
In the rush to adopt Artificial Intelligence, many organizations mistakenly view it as a one-off IT project, a ‘tech sprint’ to the finish line. However, true transformation is far more nuanced. At the EIEP CEO’s & CS Managers’ Breakfast on November 4th, Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist & Co-founder of TheFutureCats, argued that AI is actually a strategic marathon. He urged leaders …
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Trust Is the New Currency: Designing Human-Centered AI for the Next Economy
In an era where algorithms increasingly dictate our choices and automation reshapes industries, one question looms larger than any technological breakthrough: How do we build a future we can actually trust? Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist and CIO of TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy, tackled this critical issue in his compelling talk, “Trust Is the New Currency: Designing Human-Centered AI for the Next Economy” …
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AI That Works in the Real World
AI That Works in the Real World Businesses don’t need another “smart” Artificial Intelligence. They need reliable Artificial Intelligence. Systems that connect with their proprietary data, provide documented answers with internal citations, operate with transparency, and leave the ultimate responsibility to humans. This is the real competitive advantage. The central problem businesses face today is the stochastic nature of large …
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Dimitris Dimitriadis at Nexia Global Conference 2025
Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist and CIO of TheFutureCats, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the Nexia Global Conference 2025 in Munich. Nexia, a global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, brings together professionals from around the world to discuss the future of the industry. The conference serves as a platform for thought leaders to share insights on emerging …
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Supercharging the Human Touch: Our AI Workshop with Barphone
During National Customer Service Week, we partnered with the team at Barphone for a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. The goal was to move beyond the hype and explore how AI is revolutionizing customer and employee experiences, strengthening business strategy, and boosting productivity. We began by addressing the most common question in the room: “Will AI take my job?” Our …
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AI-Powered Workflows: A Guide to Making Your Teams Three Times More Effective
Business owners and executives know that increasing productivity is the primary path to growth. But while this potential exists, most teams are struggling to become more efficient without increasing costs. Why is this? The answer is simple: their processes are holding them back. This is where AI-powered workflows come in. These are not just new tools, but a new, strategic …
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Prompting is the New Language of ROI: How to Turn Your AI Investment into Measurable Profit
Artificial Intelligence has become central to modern business strategy. But while AI promises enormous potential, most businesses aren’t seeing the results they want. Why? The answer is simple: they aren’t using it correctly. This is where prompting comes in. It’s the strategic “language” we use to guide AI toward desired outcomes and turn knowledge into measurable profits. In short, it’s …
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