5 Key Indicators That AI Isn't The Answer
Data Governance Paul Karsten Data Governance Paul Karsten

5 Key Indicators That AI Isn't The Answer

This post outlines five key considerations for deciding whether to pursue AI: the existence of clear rules, data volume and variability, significant regulatory requirements, static environments, and unclear ROI. AI should be a multiplier for disciplined thinking and well-designed processes, not a replacement. Focusing on data quality and automation maturity should precede any AI adoption.

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Compliance, Coffee, and Machine Learning
Data Governance Paul Karsten Data Governance Paul Karsten

Compliance, Coffee, and Machine Learning

Large Language Models (LLMs) can transform compliance document review from a slow, error-prone and manual process into a scalable, efficient operation. Unlike traditional automation that relied on rigid keyword matching, LLMs understand context and nuance, and when trained on organization-specific examples—such as approved contracts and compliance templates—they can assess documents against internal governance standards.

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The Illusion of Just Knowing
Data Science, Data Governance Paul Karsten Data Science, Data Governance Paul Karsten

The Illusion of Just Knowing

Introducing AI/ML in your business emphasizes the importance of data for understanding business operations and driving growth. Relying on assumptions hinders progress and creates an illusion of competence. The document advocates metrics, experimentation, and the scientific method to create a data-driven approach to doing business.

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There is no Bad Data
Data Management, Data Ops Paul Karsten Data Management, Data Ops Paul Karsten

There is no Bad Data

Data's value depends on its intended use. Operational data collection often prioritizes transactions over analysis, resulting in data not optimized for later purposes. Technical data aggregation can introduce biases. Unclear business requests and data silos complicate analysis. To leverage data effectively, we need to be flexible on how we analyze the data we have at hand.

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