Why 90% of CFOs Get AI ROI Wrong and the Correct Method of Measurement
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful force in the strategy of most businesses, promising to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. Yet, while organizations are making significant investments, most CFOs are struggling to quantify the benefits. Why is this happening? The answer is simple: they are not measuring AI ROI correctly, as traditional ROI metrics are insufficient to …
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Step into the Future: Join the Web3Tour Final Event Celebrating Innovation in Sustainable Tourism
Mark your calendars! On October 20, you are invited to join the Web3Tour Final Event online. This high-profile transnational platform serves as the celebration of our Creative Europe project’s culmination, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in Sustainable Cultural Tourism (SCT) and Web3.0. This digital conference is designed to bring together Europe’s forward-thinking SMEs, innovators, and key stakeholders. It is a premier stage …
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The Truth About AI Budgets: Why 70% Goes to the Wrong Places
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a top priority for most businesses and organizations, with AI budgets continuing to grow steadily. Despite its immense potential, many companies aren’t seeing the outcomes they expect from their AI investments. The issue isn’t a lack of funding, it’s a matter of poor allocation. In fact, nearly 70% of AI budgets are allocated to areas …
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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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The Next Industrial Revolution in 2049: Four Possible Futures
The next industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, is poised to transform the way we produce goods and create value. It’s driven by three key forces: a relentless pace of technological change, the urgent need for sustainability, and a shifting global power dynamic. The future of Industry 4.0 will ultimately be shaped by how two critical questions are answered: Will …
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The New Map of Work: Dimitris Dimitriadis at Athens Nomad Fest 2025
Borders are blurring, and AI is accelerating a shift where talent and opportunity are no longer tied to a physical address. A new geography of human potential is emerging. The question is: are you prepared to navigate it? This September, the conversation about this new reality is coming to Athens. The Athens Nomad Fest (Sept 12-19) provides the perfect backdrop, …
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US vs EU AI Plans – A Comparative Analysis of the US and European Approaches
Ever wondered how the world’s leading powers are shaping the future of AI? This report provides a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of these two influential plans. Its purpose is to dissect and highlight the significant differences in their underlying political philosophies, decision-making processes, and distinct approaches to fostering AI innovation, building infrastructure, managing data, developing talent, and engaging internationally. By drawing …
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