REAL Talk With Sam Holcman

AI - Artificial Intelligence.  OI - Origional Intelligence.  While AI can excel at processing vast amounts of data and identifying patterns, Original Intelligence allows humans to recognize when solutions need to deviate from established norms or when data is incomplete or misleading.  Learn more in this Broadcast

Yes, anything you say to AI can be used against you, including things that you thought were deleted.  Yes, hitting the delete button or key really does not do anything.  Let me translate.  Public facing AI and associated models are “dangerous”.  EAI – (Enterprise Augmented Information) – AI within the boundary of your Enterprise is the answer.  Please listen.  And we can help.

What is the oil that makes the artificial intelligence world run?  Data.  Data infrastructure is the key to moving away from guessing to true usefulness.  Data infrastructure is made up of two parts – the actual technology, and the data itself.  Billions are being spent on the technological side.  The data itself is being starved.  Why?  Because it is hard. We will describe the five transformations needed to make data AI ready.

This broadcast is a commentary. One line I am quoting – “AI models should treat content taken from social media and the internet as untrustworthy sources.” Large Language Models (LLM) ARE the issue, and there is no solution to this – what is public is subject to manipulation. What is the answer to this issue? EAI – Enterprise Augmented (Almigated) Information. Also known as Small Language Model. 

Enterprise architecture (EA) and Business Architecture (BA) certifications are often seen as strategic moves - intended to elevate professional credibility, further organizational maturity, and equip leaders with frameworks and methodologies to drive business optimization and transformation. But, unfortunately, most certifications do not live up to these expectations.

The hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate.  Billions are being spent in industry, by investors, and by you and I.  Beyond FOMO (Feal Of Missing Out), where is all of this going?

This Broadcast provides some valuable insight and questions you need to ask, as you take this rollercoaster ride.  Fasten your seat belt and be sure you also have a tight harness.

This is a post from Peter Kinev that I will be embellishing a bit.  Somehow, over time, Enterprise Architecture has developed a language of its own.  A language that seems more designed to deflect than to inform.  I think it is time we change the narrative.

This somewhat extended broadcast of Real Talk brings forward the fundamental truth facing success use of AI – most organizations data is not at all ready for use in AI (or for that matter, decision making outside of AI).  You will hear a bit of sarcasm in my voice, and at the end, yes a commercial on how to actually build a quality data environment. Wishing it were not true, will not make it so.

In the quest to optimize budgets, many organizations focus heavily on minimizing upfront costs - especially when it comes to Enterprise Architecture training, and certification decisions. However, prioritizing initial cost savings above all else can be a risky strategy, often leading to long-term inefficiencies, increased risks, and diminished personal, professional and organizational credibility.

How do you get someone to click on your article, product version, advertisement, or post?  Just put AI or artificial intelligence in the headlines.  Click bait has been around since the advent of the internet.  But you need to read past the headline to understand what actually it takes to “use” AI – Data, as this broadcast describes with an actual example.

With the advent of the internet, LinkedIn, Facebook, Artificial Intelligence, etc., behind all of these are people.  Well, who are these people, what are their “characteristics”, how do we recognize them, and who should we pay attention to?  This broadcast outlines these types of people, with a bit of humor, yet serious tone.

An often-cited Wayne Gretzky quote applies perfectly here: “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” In Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture, this means developing architectures that identify possible future trends, rather than just reacting to what’s already happening.

High-impact Trusted Enterprise Architects or Business Architects are professionals who deliver tangible value and strategic impact to their organizations. Certified In Name Only (CINO) Business Architects or Enterprise Architects possess certifications but lack the practical skills, experience, or impact that define true professionals. Here are the evaluation characteristics

As Business Architects or Enterprise Architects, or their Stakeholders, we often speak about Capabilities.  Words have meaning, of course.  Are we actually representing Capabilities or Abilities to our Stakeholders?  They are different, and would lead to different actions based on these terms.  What are you actually developing and asking?  We hope this broadcast helps.