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Thinking on trustworthy, human-led AI

Short reads on human judgment, data ownership and the data foundations that make AI transparent.

  1. Data ownership & privacy·4 min read

    When AI gets expensive to run, guess who pays

    Three AI companies said in their own words that the compute behind their products is scarce and expensive. Here's how that bill reaches customers, and the questions I'd ask before it reaches yours.

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  2. Human judgment in AI·4 min read

    Who changed your model?

    AI vendors can now swap the model doing your work without telling you. In most of life that's fine. In regulated work, it's a change you'd normally have to sign off on.

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  3. Human judgment in AI·4 min read

    Workslop and the depth you can't fake

    Generic AI output hurts small businesses most, because they can't lean on a famous name. The good news: depth still shows up in the follow-up questions, and that's where small firms win.

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  4. Data foundations for transparent AI·4 min read

    Know what's authoritative before the AI reasons

    Before any AI reasons over a firm's data, people have to decide which sources count, what terms mean and where they conflict. Knowledge graphs make those decisions visible.

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  5. Human judgment in AI·5 min read

    Human-in-the-lead, not human-in-the-loop

    Human-in-the-loop has quietly turned into "a human approved it." A new study shows why I'd rather have a human in the lead, and what that takes.

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  6. Data ownership & privacy·5 min read

    Your data is a line item in someone's bankruptcy

    When an AI company fails or is sold, the data its customers handed over becomes an asset, and the privacy promises attached to it can pass to an owner who never made them.

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  7. Data foundations for transparent AI·4 min read

    A great model isn't a governed system

    The newest AI tool for financial advisors says it works "with the access you already have." That one line tells you where the real work is.

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  8. Data ownership & privacy·4 min read

    Opt-out theater

    Researchers keep testing whether privacy opt-outs actually work, and the results aren't reassuring. The only opt-out I fully trust is deciding what never leaves the building.

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  9. Data ownership & privacy·4 min read

    Every data opportunity is a nail

    Treating all data as training material is a choice someone made for you. Firms should make their own choice about what their data is for.

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  10. Human judgment in AI·February 1, 2023·8 min readArchive

    Cognitive Science Techniques for Personalized Treatments: New Paradigms for Precision Care

    The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the integration of cognitive science methodologies has opened up exciting opportunities for improving healthcare outcomes.

    Written February 1, 2023 · Added to reclassify.ai April 2024

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  11. Data foundations for transparent AI·July 1, 2022·3 min readArchive

    Product Ontology and Semantic Engines for Master Data Management

    Master Data Management (MDM) is a critical aspect of modern business operations across various industries.

    Written July 1, 2022 · Added to reclassify.ai April 2024

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  12. Data ownership & privacy·April 16, 2021·3 min readArchive

    Enhanced Threat Intelligence Automation

    With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, organizations across industries have increasingly turned towards threat intelligence as a critical element of their defense strategies.

    Written April 16, 2021 · Added to reclassify.ai April 2024

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  13. Data foundations for transparent AI·December 15, 2020·5 min readArchive

    Empowering Asset Management Firms with Cognitive Science Solutions

    Asset management firms rely heavily on data analytics, financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment decision-making processes to generate returns for their clients.

    Written December 15, 2020 · Added to reclassify.ai April 2024

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  14. Data foundations for transparent AI·November 9, 2020·3 min readArchive

    Semantic Data Platforms

    We often get asked what exactly we mean when we talk about creating a semantic framework for data intelligence in a firm or organization.

    First published on reclassify.ai on November 9, 2020

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  15. Human judgment in AI·October 30, 2020·5 min readArchive

    Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality using Cognitive Science Technology

    Maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, particularly among women of color.

    Written October 30, 2020 · Added to reclassify.ai April 2024

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  16. Data foundations for transparent AI·April 6, 2020·4 min readArchive

    Knowledge Graph Sweet Spots

    At Reclassify AI, we are of the firm belief that knowledge graph technology can and should form the backbone of any organization's approach to data management and governance.

    First published on reclassify.ai on April 6, 2020

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  17. Data foundations for transparent AI·August 29, 2019·3 min readArchive

    Smart Data and Smart Management

    I have spent the last 8 years of my 17 year career working in financial services environments that are grappling with some of the most complex data challenges.

    First published on reclassify.ai on August 29, 2019

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