#enterprise AI adoption

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Ultimate Guide to DeepSeek AI for Business Growth

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Citations: Can Anthropic’s New Feature Solve AI’s Trust Problem?

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Citations: Can Anthropic’s New Feature Solve AI’s Trust Problem?

AI verification has been a serious issue for a while now. While large language models (LLMs) have advanced at an incredible pace, the challenge of proving their accuracy has remained unsolved.

Anthropic is trying to solve this problem, and out of all of the big AI companies, I think they have the best shot.

The company has released Citations, a new API feature for its Claude models that changes how the AI systems verify their responses. This tech automatically breaks down source documents into digestible chunks and links every AI-generated statement back to its original source – similar to how academic papers cite their references.

Citations is attempting to solve one of AI’s most persistent challenges: proving that generated content is accurate and trustworthy. Rather than requiring complex prompt engineering or manual verification, the system automatically processes documents and provides sentence-level source verification for every claim it makes.

The data shows promising results: a 15% improvement in citation accuracy compared to traditional methods.

Why This Matters Right Now

AI trust has become the critical barrier to enterprise adoption (as well as individual adoption). As organizations move beyond experimental AI use into core operations, the inability to verify AI outputs efficiently has created a significant bottleneck.

The current verification systems reveal a clear problem: organizations are forced to choose between speed and accuracy. Manual verification processes do not scale, while unverified AI outputs carry too much risk. This challenge is particularly acute in regulated industries where accuracy is not just preferred – it is required.

The timing of Citations arrives at a crucial moment in AI development. As language models become more sophisticated, the need for built-in verification has grown proportionally. We need to build systems that can be deployed confidently in professional environments where accuracy is non-negotiable.

Breaking Down the Technical Architecture

The magic of Citations lies in its document processing approach. Citations is not like other traditional AI systems. These often treat documents as simple text blocks. With Citations, the tool breaks down source materials into what Anthropic calls “chunks.” These can be individual sentences or user-defined sections, which created a granular foundation for verification.

Here is the technical breakdown:

Document Processing & Handling

Citations processes documents differently based on their format. For text files, there is essentially no limit beyond the standard 200,000 token cap for total requests. This includes your context, prompts, and the documents themselves.

PDF handling is more complex. The system processes PDFs visually, not just as text, leading to some key constraints:

32MB file size limit

Maximum 100 pages per document

Each page consumes 1,500-3,000 tokens

Token Management

Now turning to the practical side of these limits. When you are working with Citations, you need to consider your token budget carefully. Here is how it breaks down:

For standard text:

Full request limit: 200,000 tokens

Includes: Context + prompts + documents

No separate charge for citation outputs

For PDFs:

Higher token consumption per page

Visual processing overhead

More complex token calculation needed

Citations vs RAG: Key Differences

Citations is not a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) system – and this distinction matters. While RAG systems focus on finding relevant information from a knowledge base, Citations works on information you have already selected.

Think of it this way: RAG decides what information to use, while Citations ensures that information is used accurately. This means:

RAG: Handles information retrieval

Citations: Manages information verification

Combined potential: Both systems can work together

This architecture choice means Citations excels at accuracy within provided contexts, while leaving retrieval strategies to complementary systems.

Integration Pathways & Performance

The setup is straightforward: Citations runs through Anthropic’s standard API, which means if you are already using Claude, you are halfway there. The system integrates directly with the Messages API, eliminating the need for separate file storage or complex infrastructure changes.

The pricing structure follows Anthropic’s token-based model with a key advantage: while you pay for input tokens from source documents, there is no extra charge for the citation outputs themselves. This creates a predictable cost structure that scales with usage.

Performance metrics tell a compelling story:

15% improvement in overall citation accuracy

Complete elimination of source hallucinations (from 10% occurrence to zero)

Sentence-level verification for every claim

Organizations (and individuals) using unverified AI systems are finding themselves at a disadvantage, especially in regulated industries or high-stakes environments where accuracy is crucial.

Looking ahead, we are likely to see:

Integration of Citations-like features becoming standard

Evolution of verification systems beyond text to other media

Development of industry-specific verification standards

The entire industry really needs to rethink AI trustworthiness and verification. Users need to get to a point where they can verify every claim with ease.

[ajmishra]

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[incorrectbatfam]

what is the batfam’s roman empire?

Jason: The fact that Bruce's favorite is clearly Damian when he brought him back but wouldn't even avenge me.

Damian: The fact that Todd is obviously Father's favorite because he was the first to be legally adopted.

Kate: Women. And I know you are too.

Tim: How we all have a Sans Undertale inside us.

Selina: How the giant penny is worth many regular pennies.

Harper: Wayne Enterprises owning the Daily Planet like that's not the most corporate thing ever.

Cullen: The CW passing on filming Supernatural in Gotham because it was too scary for audiences.

Luke: My holographic blueprint for a holographic board game.

Steph: The time I saw the Riddler face-down in the Batburgers parking lot sobbing.

Bette: My burning hatred for AI art.

Carrie: The fact that Steve Aoki was born into the Benihana fortune.

Dick: The Batcomputer's password being Superman123.

Barbara: Why Dick was allowed to set the Batcomputer password.

Helena: The Byzantine Empire.

Cass: The way your tongue knows how something feels before you lick it.

Bruce: Grocery list for tomorrow: milk, eggs, batarangs, more children.

Alfred: The secret society of butlers living in the walls rotating shifts to deal with this family.

Duke: The fact that OP gave me the ability to break the fourth wall with no canon basis whatsoever.

[probablyasocialecologist]

This is it. Generative AI, as a commercial tech phenomenon, has reached its apex. The hype is evaporating. The tech is too unreliable, too often. The vibes are terrible. The air is escaping from the bubble. To me, the question is more about whether the air will rush out all at once, sending the tech sector careening downward like a balloon that someone blew up, failed to tie off properly, and let go—or more slowly, shrinking down to size in gradual sputters, while emitting embarrassing fart sounds, like a balloon being deliberately pinched around the opening by a smirking teenager. But come on. The jig is up. The technology that was at this time last year being somberly touted as so powerful that it posed an existential threat to humanity is now worrying investors because it is apparently incapable of generating passable marketing emails reliably enough. We’ve had at least a year of companies shelling out for business-grade generative AI, and the results—painted as shinily as possible from a banking and investment sector that would love nothing more than a new technology that can automate office work and creative labor—are one big “meh.” As a Bloomberg story put it last week, “Big Tech Fails to Convince Wall Street That AI Is Paying Off.” From the piece: Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. had one job heading into this earnings season: show that the billions of dollars they’ve each sunk into the infrastructure propelling the artificial intelligence boom is translating into real sales. In the eyes of Wall Street, they disappointed. Shares in Google owner Alphabet have fallen 7.4% since it reported last week. Microsoft’s stock price has declined in the three days since the company’s own results. Shares of Amazon — the latest to drop its earnings on Thursday — plunged by the most since October 2022 on Friday. Silicon Valley hailed 2024 as the year that companies would begin to deploy generative AI, the type of technology that can create text, images and videos from simple prompts. This mass adoption is meant to finally bring about meaningful profits from the likes of Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot. The fact that those returns have yet to meaningfully materialize is stoking broader concerns about how worthwhile AI will really prove to be. Meanwhile, Nvidia, the AI chipmaker that soared to an absurd $3 trillion valuation, is losing that value with every passing day—26% over the last month or so, and some analysts believe that’s just the beginning. These declines are the result of less-than-stellar early results from corporations who’ve embraced enterprise-tier generative AI, the distinct lack of killer commercial products 18 months into the AI boom, and scathing financial analyses from Goldman Sachs, Sequoia Capital, and Elliot Management, each of whom concluded that there was “too much spend, too little benefit” from generative AI, in the words of Goldman, and that it was “overhyped” and a “bubble” per Elliot. As CNN put it in its report on growing fears of an AI bubble, Some investors had even anticipated that this would be the quarter that tech giants would start to signal that they were backing off their AI infrastructure investments since “AI is not delivering the returns that they were expecting,” D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria told CNN. The opposite happened — Google, Microsoft and Meta all signaled that they plan to spend even more as they lay the groundwork for what they hope is an AI future. This can, perhaps, explain some of the investor revolt. The tech giants have responded to mounting concerns by doubling, even tripling down, and planning on spending tens of billions of dollars on researching, developing, and deploying generative AI for the foreseeable future. All this as high profile clients are canceling their contracts. As surveys show that overwhelming majorities of workers say generative AI makes them less productive. As MIT economist and automation scholar Daron Acemoglu warns, “Don’t believe the AI hype.”

6 August 2024

[mariacallous]

This summer, the Supreme Court is poised to overturn a cornerstone of administrative law known as "Chevron deference." Established in the 1984 case Chevron v. NRDC, this doctrine instructs courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of laws where the underlying statute is ambiguous (or even silent). Absent Chevron, Congress could be forced to be much more specific in how it crafts legislation, delegates authority, and conducts regulatory oversight. If it refuses to adapt, agencies could be incapacitated and service delivery could stall.

Ironically, the effort to dismantle Chevron and return responsibility to the legislative branch may happen amid a historically unproductive and divided Congress. Briefing and oral arguments for Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the case challenging the 1984 decision, raised questions about Congress' preparedness. And outside the Court, commentators fear Congress may be too broken to fix.

As close watchers of efforts to modernize Congress over the past decade, we don't share that pessimism. But a lot will have to change. In the 40 years since Chevron was decided, Congress has seen worsening dysfunction and atrophy. Staffing on House committees has shrunk by 41 percent. Critical support offices like the Congressional Research Service and the Government Accountability Office have downsized by more than 25 percent. Meanwhile, the complexity of the federal bureaucracy has increased immensely.

While Chevron is often described as diminishing congressional authority, that's not entirely accurate. Rather than stealing authority from Congress, the ruling created the political conditions for Congress to be deliberately ambiguous, and punt contentious policy details to the executive branch. This change was then followed by a hollowing out of committee expertise, increased dependence on lobbyists, centralization of power in leadership, and more gridlock. As attorney Paul Clement argued in Loper Bright v. Raimondo:

Chevron is a big factor in contributing to gridlock. And let me give you a concrete example. I would think that the uniquely 21st-century phenomenon of cryptocurrency would have been addressed by Congress, and I certainly would have thought that would have been true in the wake of the FTX debacle. But it hasn't happened. Why hasn't it happened? Because there's an agency head out there that thinks that he already has the authority to address this uniquely 21st-century problem with a couple of statutes passed in the 1930s.

A post-Chevron world could force Congress to increase its internal capacity, invest in expertise, overhaul its processes, better monitor implementation, and respond more quickly. If not, depending where SCOTUS comes down, things could start to break.

Massive institutional reforms in Congress are rare and usually come in response to a crisis or scandal, whether post-Nixon budget changes, post-Jack Abramoff lobbying reform, or post-9/11 security changes (including the embrace of email after Anthrax attacks).

More recently, we saw continuity upgrades accelerated during the pandemic, and Congress is now responding with remarkable haste to responsibly adopt AI tools. Since 2019, a bipartisan modernization effort in the House has produced and implemented over 100 reforms, creating a virtuous cycle in which members, staff, and outside experts work together to improve the institution.

Post-Chevron, these efforts need to be dramatically expanded. This will require not just incremental adjustments but a comprehensive upgrade in resources, staffing, and operations. It will require a major increase to the legislative branch's budget even as the U.S. faces a difficult fiscal outlook. Indeed, while Congress is a mere 0.1 percent of federal expenditures, it has long been a salient and politically expedient place for politicians to make cuts.

One key area where Congress will need to improve is its regulatory monitoring and oversight. AEI scholars Kevin Kosar and Philip Wallach proposed a vehicle for this change: a new "Congressional Regulation Office" (CRO). The CRO would undertake critical tasks such as conducting benefit-cost analyses of significant agency rules, performing retrospective reviews to assess the effectiveness and impact of existing regulations, and identifying redundancies or conflicts across the regulatory landscape. Another approach would be to build this function inside of an existing agency, such as the Government Accountability Office or the Congressional Budget Office.

In addition to building a new regulatory support function, Congress will need to bolster its staff capacity and technology resources, with a particular focus on committees with substantial regulatory jurisdiction, as well as support agencies.

Unfortunately, to date, we are unaware of any major hearings or other efforts in Congress to address this challenge. Meanwhile, court watchers see that an upheaval to Chevron is coming. Regardless of where you come down on the merits of the case, it's crucial to get ready. While most will be focused on the November election throughout 2024, some of the biggest changes coming to Congress may soon be decided by nine votes.

[solarpunkbusiness]

Unpacking waste entrepreneurship

In the past decade, several start-ups have entered the SWM sector, with a modus operandi distinct from both large corporates and municipal authorities mired in bureaucracy. As of April 2023, 1,411 waste management start-ups have been recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), 54 percent of which are from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The states with the highest numbers are Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Gujarat.Many such start-ups have pioneered innovations that are now adopted in the mainstream by larger players and governments, such as community composters that process organic waste and the use of AI to gather data on waste generation patterns.

Over the past year, some of us at Socratus Foundation for Collective Wisdom—a nonprofit focused on enabling ecosystems to address critical problems across urban systems, food, and livelihoods—set out to understand the complexities of waste entrepreneurship. We began by speaking with start-up founders, nonprofits, and accelerators based in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Delhi. This included four small-scale, early-stage start-ups; two larger, late-stage enterprises with pan-India operations; five nonprofits; and four incubators.

The findings of the study, presented here, offer insights into the challenges and opportunities for waste enterprises and start-ups in the country:

[colonelrajyavardhanrathore]

Union Budget 2025: Rajasthan Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore Highlights Boost for MSMEs & Startups

The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed a strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic self-reliance. Rajasthan’s Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has lauded the budget’s focus on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups, calling it a game-changer for India’s business ecosystem.

This budget introduces bold incentives, funding support, and digital transformation initiatives to empower small businesses and young entrepreneurs, ensuring that they remain the backbone of India’s growing economy.

Key Announcements for MSMEs & Startups

1. Enhanced Credit Support for MSMEs

✅ ₹50,000 Crore Expansion in Credit Guarantee Scheme — Making loans easily accessible for small businesses. ✅ Interest Subvention for MSMEs — Lower borrowing costs to promote business expansion. ✅ Tax Relief for MSMEs — Increased turnover threshold for tax exemptions.

2. Startup India 3.0 — A New Era of Entrepreneurship

✅ ₹25,000 Crore Startup Growth Fund — Supporting early-stage and high-impact startups. ✅ Easier Compliance & Single Window Clearance for business registrations. ✅ Tax Holiday Extension for eligible startups, reducing financial stress.

3. Technology & Digital Transformation

✅ AI, Blockchain & Cloud Support for MSMEs — Helping businesses adopt advanced technology. ✅ Digital Payment Incentives — Encouraging a cashless economy and financial inclusion. ✅ Boost for FinTech & E-commerce Startups — Simplified regulations and incentives.

4. Skill Development & Job Creation

✅ New Entrepreneurship Hubs in Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities to nurture local talent. ✅ ₹10,000 Crore Allocation for Digital Skilling & AI Training — Preparing the youth for high-growth industries. ✅ Expansion of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to generate employment in key sectors.

Rajasthan’s Gains: A Thriving Hub for MSMEs & Startups

Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore highlighted how Rajasthan stands to benefit immensely from these policies, stating:

“This budget reflects the Modi government’s unwavering commitment to empowering MSMEs and startups. Rajasthan, with its strong entrepreneurial spirit, will see a surge in new businesses, innovation hubs, and employment opportunities.”

He emphasized three major gains for Rajasthan’s business ecosystem:

Tourism & Handicrafts MSMEs will receive enhanced support for global market expansion.

Renewable Energy Startups in Rajasthan will gain access to Green Funds.

Agritech & Rural Startups will benefit from new funding and digital infrastructure.

A Vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The Union Budget 2025 ensures that India’s MSMEs and startups thrive in a competitive global economy. With tax incentives, credit support, and technology integration, this budget paves the way for a self-reliant and prosperous India.

Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore’s message to entrepreneurs:

“This is the best time to be an entrepreneur in India. With government support and strong policies, MSMEs and startups are set to become the driving force behind ‘Viksit Bharat’.”

🚀 A New Era of Business Begins! Jai Hind! Jai Rajasthan! 🇮🇳

[dpfocu]

OpenAI’s 12 Days of “Shipmas”: Summary and Reflections

Over 12 days, from December 5 to December 16, OpenAI hosted its “12 Days of Shipmas” event, revealing a series of innovations and updates across its AI ecosystem. Here’s a summary of the key announcements and their implications:

Day 1: Full Launch of o1 Model and ChatGPT Pro

OpenAI officially launched the o1 model in its full version, offering significant improvements in accuracy (34% fewer errors) and performance. The introduction of ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200/month, gives users access to these advanced features without usage caps.

Commentary: The Pro tier targets professionals who rely heavily on AI for business-critical tasks, though the price point might limit access for smaller enterprises.

Day 2: Reinforced Fine-Tuning

OpenAI showcased its reinforced fine-tuning technique, leveraging user feedback to improve model precision. This approach promises enhanced adaptability to specific user needs.

Day 3: Sora - Text-to-Video

Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, debuted as a tool for creators. Users can input textual descriptions to generate videos, opening new doors in multimedia content production.

Commentary: While innovative, Sora’s real-world application hinges on its ability to handle complex scenes effectively.

Day 4: Canvas - Enhanced Writing and Coding Tool

Canvas emerged as an all-in-one environment for coding and content creation, offering superior editing and code-generation capabilities.

Day 5: Deep Integration with Apple Ecosystem

OpenAI announced seamless integration with Apple’s ecosystem, enhancing accessibility and user experience for iOS/macOS users.

Day 6: Improved Voice and Vision Features

Enhanced voice recognition and visual processing capabilities were unveiled, making AI interactions more intuitive and efficient.

Day 7: Projects Feature

The new “Projects” feature allows users to manage AI-powered initiatives collaboratively, streamlining workflows.

Day 8: ChatGPT with Built-in Search

Search functionality within ChatGPT enables real-time access to the latest web information, enriching its knowledge base.

Day 9: Voice Calling with ChatGPT

Voice capabilities now allow users to interact with ChatGPT via phone, providing a conversational edge to AI usage.

Day 10: WhatsApp Integration

ChatGPT’s integration with WhatsApp broadens its accessibility, making AI assistance readily available on one of the most popular messaging platforms.

Day 11: Release of o3 Model

OpenAI launched the o3 model, featuring groundbreaking reasoning capabilities. It excels in areas such as mathematics, coding, and physics, sometimes outperforming human experts.

Commentary: This leap in reasoning could redefine problem-solving across industries, though ethical and operational concerns about dependency on AI remain.

Day 12: Wrap-Up and Future Vision

The final day summarized achievements and hinted at OpenAI’s roadmap, emphasizing the dual goals of refining user experience and expanding market reach.

Reflections

OpenAI’s 12-day spree showcased impressive advancements, from multimodal AI capabilities to practical integrations. However, challenges remain. High subscription costs and potential data privacy concerns could limit adoption, especially among individual users and smaller businesses.

Additionally, as the competition in AI shifts from technical superiority to holistic user experience and ecosystem integration, OpenAI must navigate a crowded field where user satisfaction and practical usability are critical for sustained growth.

Final Thoughts: OpenAI has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, but the journey ahead will require balancing cutting-edge technology with user-centric strategies. The next phase will likely focus on scalability, affordability, and real-world problem-solving to maintain its leadership in AI.

What are your thoughts on OpenAI’s recent developments? Share in the comments!

[rajasthan-political-leader]

New Policies of Rajasthan Government Unveiled: Col Rajyavardhan Rathore

Rajasthan, known for its cultural heritage and historic prominence, is making waves with forward-thinking policies designed to usher in a new era of growth and development. Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, a dynamic leader and advocate of progress, has been instrumental in shaping and supporting these initiatives. These policies aim to address critical areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, social equity, and digital transformation, marking a significant step forward for the state.

A Vision for Progress

The new policies reflect the Rajasthan government’s commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. By targeting various sectors, from education and infrastructure to technology and rural development, these initiatives promise a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Key Policies Unveiled

1. Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Rajasthan’s economy. This policy aims to:

Provide financial assistance and subsidies to MSMEs.

Simplify regulatory processes to encourage entrepreneurship.

Create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.

2. One District, One Product (ODOP) Scheme

To boost local businesses and crafts, the ODOP scheme promotes:

Identifying unique products in each district for focused development.

Establishing market linkages and export support.

Providing branding and marketing assistance to artisans and producers.

3. Rajasthan Startup Policy 2024

The state’s focus on fostering innovation is evident through its startup-friendly policies, which include:

Seed funding and incubation support for startups.

Incentives for women-led and rural-based startups.

Establishing innovation hubs across districts.

4. Integrated Cluster Development Scheme

This policy aims to modernize and empower traditional industries by:

Developing common facilities for industrial clusters.

Providing training programs for workers in emerging technologies.

Enhancing infrastructure to attract investments.

5. Rajasthan AVGC-XR Policy 2024

Focusing on the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors, this policy includes:

Setting up AVGC-XR training institutes.

Providing subsidies for software and hardware procurement.

Promoting Rajasthan as a hub for creative industries.

Environmental Sustainability Policies

6. Rajasthan Green Energy Initiative

To combat climate change and boost renewable energy production, the policy emphasizes:

Developing large-scale solar and wind energy projects.

Offering incentives for businesses to adopt green energy solutions.

Encouraging electric vehicle adoption through subsidies.

7. Water Conservation Policy

Addressing water scarcity in Rajasthan, this policy includes:

Promoting rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

Modernizing irrigation systems to improve efficiency.

Encouraging community-driven water conservation efforts.

Social Development Policies

8. Rajasthan Women Empowerment Scheme

Aimed at promoting gender equality, this policy focuses on:

Providing skill training and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.

Ensuring safety and security through improved law enforcement.

Offering financial incentives for girls’ education.

9. Antyodaya Seva Camp Initiative

Launched to mark the successful completion of the BJP government’s first year, this program:

Provides direct access to government schemes and services.

Ensures welfare benefits reach the most marginalized communities.

Organizes awareness drives about social and economic rights.

Education and Digital Transformation

10. Rajasthan DigiSkill Program

To prepare the workforce for a digital future, this program includes:

Training in digital tools, AI, and coding for youth.

Setting up digital labs in schools and colleges.

Offering certifications in high-demand IT skills.

11. Rajasthan Education Excellence Policy

Focused on improving education quality across the state, the policy entails:

Modernizing school infrastructure and integrating digital tools.

Recruiting highly qualified teachers for rural and underserved areas.

Enhancing vocational training opportunities.

Economic Growth and Investment Policies

12. Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit

This annual event highlights the government’s commitment to attracting global investments by:

Showcasing Rajasthan’s potential in IT, manufacturing, and tourism.

Facilitating investor-friendly policies and incentives.

Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for key industries.

13. Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy

Aimed at boosting exports, this policy provides:

Support for exporters through subsidies and infrastructure.

Promotion of Rajasthan’s traditional handicrafts and textiles globally.

Setting up export training centers for budding entrepreneurs.

Col Rajyavardhan Rathore: A Champion of Progress

Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has been a driving force behind these transformative policies. His efforts include:

Advocating for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance infrastructure and investment.

Ensuring that government initiatives are accessible and impactful at the grassroots level.

Impact of the New Policies

Economic Growth

Increased investments in key sectors like IT, renewable energy, and manufacturing.

Growth in MSMEs and startups, creating job opportunities.

Social Development

Enhanced opportunities for women and marginalized communities.

Improved access to education and healthcare.

Sustainability

Progress in renewable energy adoption and water conservation.

Reduced carbon footprint through green energy initiatives.

The Road Ahead

With these policies, Rajasthan is poised to become a leading state in innovation, sustainability, and social equity. The government’s commitment, supported by leaders like Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, ensures that this vision translates into reality. As the state charts its path forward, it sets a benchmark for holistic and inclusive development in India.

[sankhlaco]

Consultation Audit Services in Delhi: A Pathway to Financial Precision

Delhi, the capital city of India, is not just the heart of the nation but also a bustling hub of business activity. From startups to established enterprises, organizations in the Delhi area are increasingly relying on consultation audit services to ensure financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and optimized operations. Here’s an in-depth look at why consultation audit services are essential and how they can benefit businesses in the region.

Understanding Consultation Audit Services

Consultation audit services go beyond traditional financial audits. They encompass a comprehensive review of a company’s financial records, operational processes, and compliance frameworks to provide actionable insights for improvement. These services can include:

Statutory Audits – Ensuring compliance with legal and financial reporting requirements.

Internal Audits – Evaluating operational efficiency and risk management practices.

Tax Audits – Verifying compliance with taxation laws and optimizing tax strategies.

Process Audits – Reviewing and enhancing workflows for better productivity and cost-efficiency.

Management Audits – Assessing the effectiveness of leadership and decision-making processes.

Why Businesses in Delhi Need Consultation Audit Services

Regulatory Environment Delhi is home to numerous businesses operating under stringent local, national, and international regulations. Regular audits ensure compliance with laws like the Companies Act, GST laws, and various sector-specific regulations.

Competitive Advantage A thorough audit helps identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and optimize resource allocation. These insights allow businesses to remain competitive in Delhi’s vibrant market.

Investor Confidence For businesses seeking funding, robust audit practices reassure investors of financial integrity and sound management.

Risk Mitigation With businesses in Delhi facing challenges such as cyber threats, fraud, and fluctuating market conditions, audits provide a safeguard by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities early.

Key Benefits of Consultation Audit Services

Enhanced Compliance: Avoid penalties by adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

Financial Accuracy: Ensure error-free records and improved budgeting.

Strategic Decision-Making: Leverage insights to make informed business decisions.

Improved Credibility: Build trust with stakeholders, including customers and investors.

Cost Efficiency: Streamline processes to save time and resources.

Choosing the Right Consultation Audit Firm in Delhi

The effectiveness of an audit depends largely on the expertise of the auditing firm. Here are key factors to consider:

Experience and Specialization: Choose a firm with a proven track record and expertise in your industry.

Local Knowledge: Firms familiar with Delhi’s regulatory landscape can provide tailored solutions.

Comprehensive Services: Opt for firms offering end-to-end audit and consultation services.

Technology Adoption: Modern tools like AI-powered audit software can enhance precision and efficiency.

Leading Consultation Audit Trends in Delhi

Digital Auditing Tools: With the rise of digitization, automated tools are transforming traditional audit practices.

Sustainability Audits: As businesses focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance, sustainability audits are gaining prominence.

Risk-Based Auditing: A shift towards identifying high-risk areas to prioritize during audits.

Conclusion-

In a dynamic business environment like Delhi, consultation audit services are not a luxury but a necessity. By partnering with the right audit firm, businesses can navigate the complexities of compliance, improve financial health, and unlock growth opportunities.

Whether you’re a small business owner or a large enterprise, investing in consultation audit services can set you on the path to financial precision and long-term success.

Looking for Consultation Audit Services in Delhi? Contact our team of experts to get tailored solutions for your business needs. Let us help you achieve financial clarity and compliance excellence!

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India’s Tech Sector to Create 1.2 Lakh AI Job Vacancies in Two Years

India’s technology sector is set to experience a hiring boom with job vacancies for artificial intelligence (AI) roles projected to reach 1.2 lakh over the next two years. As the demand for AI latest technology increases across industries, companies are rapidly adopting advanced tools to stay competitive. These new roles will span across tech services, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), pure-play AI and analytics firms, startups, and product companies.

Following a slowdown in tech hiring, the focus is shifting toward the development of AI. Market analysts estimate that Indian companies are moving beyond Proof of Concept (PoC) and deploying large-scale AI systems, generating high demand for roles such as AI researchers, product managers, and data application specialists. “We foresee about 120,000 to 150,000 AI-related job vacancies emerging as Indian IT services ramp up AI applications,” noted Gaurav Vasu, CEO of UnearthInsight.

India currently has 4 lakh AI professionals, but the gap between demand and supply is widening, with job requirements expected to reach 6 lakh soon. By 2026, experts predict the number of AI specialists required will hit 1 million, reflecting the deep integration of AI latest technology into industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and manufacturing.

The transition to AI-driven operations is also altering the nature of job vacancies. Unlike traditional software engineering roles, artificial intelligence positions focus on advanced algorithms, automation, and machine learning. Companies are recruiting experts in fields like deep learning, robotics, and natural language processing to meet the growing demand for innovative AI solutions. The development of AI has led to the rise of specialised roles such as Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and Prompt Engineers.

Krishna Vij, Vice President of TeamLease Digital, remarked that new AI roles are evolving across industries as AI latest technology becomes an essential tool for product development, operations, and consulting. “We expect close to 120,000 new job vacancies in AI across different sectors like finance, healthcare, and autonomous systems,” he said.

AI professionals also enjoy higher compensation compared to their traditional tech counterparts. Around 80% of AI-related job vacancies offer premium salaries, with packages 40%-80% higher due to the limited pool of trained talent. “The low availability of experienced AI professionals ensures that artificial intelligence roles will command attractive pay for the next 2-3 years,” noted Krishna Gautam, Business Head of Xpheno.

Candidates aiming for AI roles need to master key competencies. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, Java, or C++ is essential, along with knowledge of AI latest technology such as large language models (LLMs). Expertise in statistics, machine learning algorithms, and cloud computing platforms adds value to applicants. As companies adopt AI latest technology across domains, candidates with critical thinking and  AI adaptability will stay ahead so it is important to learn and stay updated with AI informative blogs & news.

Although companies are prioritising experienced professionals for mid-to-senior roles, entry-level job vacancies are also rising, driven by the increased use of AI in enterprises. Bootcamps, certifications, and academic programs are helping freshers gain the skills required for artificial intelligence roles. As AI development progresses, entry-level roles are expected to expand in the near future. AI is reshaping the industries providing automation & the techniques to save time , to increase work efficiency. 

India’s tech sector is entering a transformative phase, with a surge in job vacancies linked to AI latest technology adoption. The next two years will witness fierce competition for AI talent, reshaping hiring trends across industries and unlocking new growth opportunities in artificial intelligence. Both startups and established companies are racing to secure talent, fostering a dynamic landscape where artificial intelligence expertise will be help in innovation and growth. AI will help organizations and businesses to actively participate in new trends.

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ChatGPT Gov aims to modernise US government agencies

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ChatGPT Gov aims to modernise US government agencies

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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a specially designed version of its AI chatbot tailored for use by US government agencies.

ChatGPT Gov aims to harness the potential of AI to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery while safeguarding sensitive data and complying with stringent security requirements.

“We believe the US government’s adoption of artificial intelligence can boost efficiency and productivity and is crucial for maintaining and enhancing America’s global leadership in this technology,” explained OpenAI.

The company emphasised how its AI solutions present “enormous potential” for tackling complex challenges in the public sector, ranging from improving public health and infrastructure to bolstering national security.

By introducing ChatGPT Gov, OpenAI hopes to offer tools that “serve the national interest and the public good, aligned with democratic values,” while assisting policymakers in responsibly integrating AI to enhance services for the American people.

The role of ChatGPT Gov

Public sector organisations can deploy ChatGPT Gov within their own Microsoft Azure environments, either through Azure’s commercial cloud or the specialised Azure Government cloud.

This self-hosting capability ensures that agencies can meet strict security, privacy, and compliance standards, such as IL5, CJIS, ITAR, and FedRAMP High. 

OpenAI believes this infrastructure will not only help facilitate compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, but also speed up internal authorisation processes for handling non-public sensitive data.

The tailored version of ChatGPT incorporates many of the features found in the enterprise version, including:

The ability to save and share conversations within a secure government workspace.

Uploading text and image files for streamlined workflows.

Access to GPT-4o, OpenAI’s state-of-the-art model capable of advanced text interpretation, summarisation, coding, image analysis, and mathematics.

Customisable GPTs, which enable users to create and share specifically tailored models for their agency’s needs.

A built-in administrative console to help CIOs and IT departments manage users, groups, security protocols such as single sign-on (SSO), and more.

These features ensure that ChatGPT Gov is not merely a tool for innovation, but an infrastructure supportive of secure and efficient operations across US public-sector entities.

OpenAI says it’s actively working to achieve FedRAMP Moderate and High accreditations for its fully managed SaaS product, ChatGPT Enterprise, a step that would bolster trust in its AI offerings for government use.

Additionally, the company is exploring ways to expand ChatGPT Gov’s capabilities into Azure’s classified regions for even more secure environments.

“ChatGPT Gov reflects our commitment to helping US government agencies leverage OpenAI’s technology today,” the company said.

A better track record in government than most politicians

Since January 2024, ChatGPT has seen widespread adoption among US government agencies, with over 90,000 users across more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies having already sent over 18 million messages to support a variety of operational tasks.

Several notable agencies have highlighted how they are employing OpenAI’s AI tools for meaningful outcomes:

The Air Force Research Laboratory: The lab uses ChatGPT Enterprise for administrative purposes, including improving access to internal resources, basic coding assistance, and boosting AI education efforts.

Los Alamos National Laboratory: The laboratory leverages ChatGPT Enterprise for scientific research and innovation. This includes work within its Bioscience Division, which is evaluating ways GPT-4o can safely advance bioscientific research in laboratory settings.

State of Minnesota: Minnesota’s Enterprise Translations Office uses ChatGPT Team to provide faster, more accurate translation services to multilingual communities across the state. The integration has resulted in significant cost savings and reduced turnaround times.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Employees in Pennsylvania’s pioneering AI pilot programme reported that ChatGPT Enterprise helped them reduce routine task times, such as analysing project requirements, by approximately 105 minutes per day on days they used the tool.

These early use cases demonstrate the transformative potential of AI applications across various levels of government.

Beyond delivering tangible improvements to government workflows, OpenAI seeks to foster public trust in artificial intelligence through collaboration and transparency. The company said it is committed to working closely with government agencies to align its tools with shared priorities and democratic values. 

“We look forward to collaborating with government agencies to enhance service delivery to the American people through AI,” OpenAI stated.

As other governments across the globe begin adopting similar technologies, America’s proactive approach may serve as a model for integrating AI into the public sector while safeguarding against risks.

Whether supporting administrative workflows, research initiatives, or language services, ChatGPT Gov stands as a testament to the growing role AI will play in shaping the future of effective governance.

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Winner Take All - Part Three

You're finally back in Cambridge, but you find that a few things have changed...

Nathan Bateman x fem!reader

Rating: Mature. Minors DNI

Word Count: 4,500

Warnings: Arguments, pettiness, minor references to child neglect and adoption, mentions of alcohol, sexual behavior, adult situations

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No matter how long you had been away from the Estuary, stepping inside the bar always felt like coming home. In this particular case, you had only been gone a few weeks, but the point still stood. 

You paused inside the door, soaking in the familiar atmosphere. The Estuary hadn’t changed a bit in the time you’d been gone, and you were indescribably relieved by that. 

You hadn’t actually wanted to leave Boston, but you had been invited to a set of neuroscience conferences in Budapest, Hungary. A lot of the presentations and discussions had centered around Hungary and Austria’s contributions to the global neuroscience community, but it had still been enthralling. 

Primary Enterprises, your own biotechnology company, didn’t specialize in neuroscience, but it played a role in many of the things you were trying to do. Attending the conference had helped you forge connections with bright minds who could contribute their talents to Primary. 

It helped that you were willing to pay a retainer for occasional consultation work, and the steady pay was attractive to many people. Especially scientists, most of whom considered grant-writing tedious at best and a waste of their true talents.

Hungary had been lovely. Budapest's weather was colder than a typical Cambridge February, but you had prepared for that. It had snowed a few times, but you had been fortunate to avoid most of the hassles a heavy snowfall produced. 

The timing of the conferences had meant you were in Budapest for Farsang, the Hungarian version of Carnival. There had been more parties than you could remember, ranging from Halloween-style costume parties - the scarier your costume, the better - to black-tie dinners. You had seen parades and block parties, some celebrations lasting long into the cold nights. It had been incredibly enjoyable, but you had been exhausted when you got home, and not just because of the jet lag. 

The mass of time spent in seminars and networking - or partying - was why you hadn’t answered any of Nathan Bateman’s texts. Of course it was. But, when you were brutally honest with yourself, it had more than a little to do with a conversation you'd had about AI. 

"It isn't even AI that they're running," he had scoffed, irritated by the uptick in the use of so-called artificial intelligence by everything from corporate websites to Snapchat. "It's a glorified text prediction machine, and a shitty one at that. Real AI is at the outer edges of possibility for modern science… with a few exceptions, of course." 

You hadn't liked the turn of the conversation. Nathan had never spoken to you about the scars that marked his chest and stomach… but he hadn’t really needed to. You saw the way he winced every time you touched them, and you had witnessed more than a few of the nightmares that had forced him from sleep with panting sounds of terror. 

“Yeah, well,” you had said instead of caving in and begging him to stay away from AI experimentation, “I think your talents are better used elsewhere.”

The suggestive lift of your eyebrows along with your pursing lips normally would have sent him into a distracted spiral, but Nathan had been fixated on his topic by that point. “Yeah, but… AI. Man, it’s just- It’s the most exciting thing in the world right now. There are so many possibilities, more than any other area of advancement. If one person could show the world what AI - real AI - actually looks like, the market would collapse for a minute, then it would fill with people who have a passion for the real thing.”

You would have argued. You could have. You certainly wanted to. But you saw the manic fascination in his eyes, heard the frank amazement in his voice when he talked about artificial intelligence. It was the sun and he was Icarus, and he was blind to everything else. Even still wearing the scars of his last flight, Nathan Bateman was strapping on a new and improved set of wings as he prepared for another attempt. 

It wasn’t unusual behavior from him. Actually, you would have expected that he couldn’t leave it alone. But you weren't sure you could bear to witness a second incident. Despite all of your efforts and predictions, Nathan had wormed his way into your heart, not to mention your life. If something happened, there would be a very conspicuous hole where he had made himself comfortable. 

And so you had withdrawn, pulling away from him and the new relationship you had started. Assuming it was a relationship at all. Honestly, you had been too busy having fun to dig into what exactly you were to each other. And after the AI conversation, you had hardly been motivated to find an answer. The point was that it had been disappointingly easy to step away. Nathan was a smart man. It hadn’t taken more than a few brush-offs and ignored texts for him to take the hint and you had stopped speaking for the most part. 

Since the soothing surroundings of the Estuary had already put you in an honest mood, you could admit that your heart was a little sore with the loss of whatever you had been working your way toward. Getting together with Nathan had felt natural, almost inevitable, and it was gut-wrenching to step away for fear of the future he was chasing. 

But this wasn’t the time for introspection, so you shook yourself and went to get a drink.

“Hey!” Mira greeted as you approached the bar. Her pretty face was wearing a wide smile, almost too wide considering how short your trip had been. “I was hoping I would see you before I’m gone.” 

“Gone?” you repeated, trying to keep the tension from your voice.

“Yeah, I’m taking a temporary leave of absence, effective tomorrow.” 

“Is… is everything okay?” You felt inane asking it. Everything couldn’t be okay, right? Leaves of absence were pretty well synonymous for bad things happening in someone’s life. 

“My little family is growing!” she told you, and the smile suddenly made sense.

Your eyes darted downward before you could help it. You hadn’t known Mira was pregnant, but she did tend to favor loose, flowy shirts. And you had been more than a little distracted lately. “I thought you said never again after Anika?” 

Mira shrugged. “I did, but she says she’s lonely.” 

“Your three-year old is lonely, so you agreed to have another baby?” you asked, trying to keep your disbelief teasing instead of offensive. “She’s going to have an interesting adolescence.” 

“No, I’m not pregnant,” Mira corrected, laughing. “My sister is… well, she’s not making some great choices. The state is looking for someone to take care of her son, Kiran. He’s about eighteen months old, and we’re doing well enough to bring him into our home. That’s why I’m taking the leave of absence. Noor and I can make full-time jobs work with just Anika, but two would be tricky. Plus, Kiran is going to need some help easing into the house. Little man hasn’t had an easy life so far.”

You nodded sympathetically. “Poor guy. It’s wonderful that you’re able to help out.” 

The mood lightened as a dreamy smile grew on Mira’s face. “We already love him. We’ll just be fosters to start out, but we’re hoping to officially adopt him if things work out that way.” 

“The leave of absence makes total sense. You need time to bond with him.” You grinned at Mira. “What is the Estuary going to do without you?” 

“I have no idea,” she agreed conspiratorially. “Nathan will have to hire some good help if he wants to keep his customer base!”

A cold chill of foreboding went down your spine. “Nathan? Bateman? What does he have to do with hiring at the Estuary?” 

Mira blinked at you. “He’s… the owner? He bought us out last month. I’m sorry, I thought you knew.”

“I didn’t, but there’s no need to apologize,” you said, eyes already moving to the bearded man who had walked in through an employee entrance. “The person who should have told me just came in.” 

With a glance over her shoulder, Mira nodded. “I’ll just leave you to that. But first…” She whipped up your favorite drink, tipping in a little extra alcohol. She winked as she slid it to you. “Just to keep the likelihood of a murder minimal.” 

“Too late,” you muttered, but you accepted the drink anyway.

“Well, well,” Bateman drawled, watching Mira leave as he approached. “Look who’s finally here for trivia night. I thought you’d given up any chance of winning the crown.”

“What the fuck, Bateman?” you demanded without preamble. 

He had the nerve to look surprised, dark brows shooting up. Infuriatingly, when he spoke, it was to ask: “Something wrong?”

“You know exactly what’s wrong,” you countered. “When did you buy the Estuary?” 

“Last month.” Bateman ignored your glare. Instead, he put his attention on mixing a drink. The easy comfort of his motions as he reached for a glass and started adding ingredients only irritated you more. How dare he look so at home here? “Almost two months ago, actually.”

“Two months and I’m only hearing about it now?” You clutched your drink so tightly that you worried you would crack the glass. “And not even from you?” 

That got a reaction. Bateman slid the finished drink down the bar, where its new owner pushed away his empty glass and gratefully accepted the full one.

In the meantime, Bateman had tilted his head down, fixing you with a sharp look over his glasses. “I was under the impression that you didn’t want to speak to me anymore. Or did I misunderstand all those texts you didn’t bother to answer?” 

Okay, that stung. You pushed it away, not least because it was the truth. 

“Well, we’re talking now.” You crossed your arms, leveling a stern look at him. “Give it back.” 

He stopped short, halfway through reaching for another glass. “No.” 

“This is ridiculous, Bateman.” 

With another look over the lenses of his glasses, he started filling the glass with beer from one of the many taps that ran down the bar. “You know, I remember a time when you called me ‘Nathan’.” 

You sighed. “Nathan-” 

“No, I’m not saying I want you to call me Nathan,” he interrupted. “Just pointing out that you used my first name for a few months in a row and didn’t burst into flames.”

Another stab of guilt panged in your gut. “Yeah, I know.”

“You ever gonna tell me what happened there?” The question was casual, asked as he pulled another beer and set it beside the first. But you knew better - you could see the tension in his shoulders and knew he was worried what the answer would be. Bateman’s voice was softer as he added, “I thought things were going well with us.” 

“They were.” It was a knee-jerk response, given before you could give it a second thought, but it was honest all the same. “Things were going really well.” 

Bateman turned slowly, and your breath caught at the look on his face. You had never thought the term ‘bittersweet’ could apply to an expression, but that was what you saw when you looked at him. There was sadness in it, mixed with a measure of confusion and regret. But there was also heat, the intensity that had worn you down toward him so quickly when you became reacquainted.

“Give the Estuary back to Mira and Noor,” you said. If it came out a little breathless, you couldn’t help it. That look had you feeling distinctly off-balance, and you didn’t want to forget your original point. 

“No.” 

You frowned. “Is this because you’re pissed at me? Some kind of revenge thing?”

“No, this is what Mira and Noor want,” Bateman told you. “I only bought the Estuary as a favor for them.” 

“I- I’m sorry?” 

“You aren’t usually this slow on the uptake. See what spending time with people other than me does to your intellect?” Bateman shook his head at you. “Mira and Noor wouldn’t take the Estuary back if I offered it to them. They want to be employees, not own the place. They want to focus on their children.” 

“Is that something they told you, or are you creatively filling in the gaps?” Suspicion was thick in your voice, especially since you hadn’t tried to disguise it. Bateman was well-known for his dislike of any power structure he wasn’t at the top of.

He smirked, and you knew he had guessed what you had been thinking. “They told me. It probably helped that I offered to let them keep their current pay rates. Kiran is going to need a lot of attention for the first few months, especially after spending time in the foster system. Not much time, but still. He’s a stubborn little guy and he’s already starting to walk. Noor is trying to baby-proof their house, but it’s hard with a toddler around.”

You didn’t miss the implication that Bateman had already met Kiran. He was clearly more involved with Mira and Noor than you had been, especially over the last few months. Your friendship with Mira had developed into one of the closest of your adult life, but you had started to associate Bateman with the Estuary. When you had decided to take a step back from your relationship with him, your relationship with your friend had suffered, too. 

With that uncomfortable revelation, you forced a smile. “I would have thought the house was still baby-proofed from Anika.” 

“Anika’s a smart kid,” Bateman said, twirling a bottle behind his back. Despite yourself, you found his dexterity impressive, but you made sure to roll your eyes when he tried to sneak a look at your reaction. “She likes to take the child-proof stuff off of everything and put it on everything else. Noor told me she locked every drawer of his and Mira’s dresser. Took ‘em almost an hour to fix it.” 

Your smile was far less forced as you gave an appreciative laugh at that. “She’s quick for a toddler. You’d better watch out - someday, she might take the record for the highest grades at MIT.”

“And I would cheer her on and bring her in at Blue Book.” Bateman seemed to finally catch up on the orders. He braced his elbows on the counter. “So, when are you gonna tell me what’s really bothering you?” 

“I did,” you insisted. “I don’t like you buying the Estuary.” 

“It’s already bought and paid for, sweetheart,” he told you. “And that’s not the whole story, is it?” 

You lifted your chin stubbornly. “It’s the entire story, Bateman. It’ll give you too much of a chance to cheat at trivia.” 

That was a lie. Obviously. The problem was that it was too obvious a lie. Instead of making Bateman drop the subject, it only reminded both of you that it was a lie. More accurately, it was the cover story that had gotten the two of you together in the first place, providing you both with an excuse to spend more and more time together. 

Bateman’s eyes darkened with what he had fairly assumed was a come-on. “Well, I’m sure we can find a compromise. Conflict-resolution is one of my many talents.”

You snorted at that. No one needed to know Nathan Bateman very long to see that his talents lie in causing conflict rather than resolving it. But you decided to bite anyway. “What did you have in mind?” 

“A competition.”

“What kind of competition?” You already knew. Anyone would know, with the hunger on Nathan’s face. But you played the suspicious innocent anyway. He probably had something better than ‘we fuck’ in mind, and he clearly wanted to say it. You were doing your best to ignore how interested your body was in hearing him explain the finer points of his idea. 

“The best kind, sweetheart,” Bateman told you, clearly savoring the chance to tease out bits of information. “We both know that running a business isn’t all about being smart. You have to have patience and control. Most of all, you have to know how to trip up the other guy… ‘Guy’ in the figurative sense, of course.” 

You shook your head at him. Bateman had many shitty qualities, but no one could accuse him of being legitimately sexist. “Go on.”

“So I think we need to have a contest to prove who can use all of those qualities to keep this place going,” Bateman explained. “Because if there’s one thing that cannot happen, it’s that the Estuary shuts down because we couldn’t run it the right way.”

“Absolutely. The Estuary stays open, no matter what.” That was something you could whole-heartedly agree with. “But I still haven’t heard your explanation for a contest that will prove all of this.”

“I’m gettin’ there,” he chided, wagging a finger in the way he knew you hated. “Remember, patience is one of the things we’re looking for.” 

You grabbed his finger the same way you always did, but instead of using it to toss Bateman’s hand back at him, you ran teasing fingertips slowly down the digit. Your skin ran along his until his lips parted around a shaky breath. 

Then you tossed his hand back at him. “Patience and an ability to trip up competitors. Yes, I remember.”

With an evil look, Bateman nodded. “Okay, fine. The contest is simple. We each get a few minutes at a time to work the other one up. First one to come loses.” 

You stared at him for a long moment - long enough that he started to tap his fingers on the countertop behind the bar. You couldn’t see the motion of his fingers, but you could see the echo of that motion in the way the muscles of his forearms danced.

“That was it?” you asked eventually. “All of that build-up for ‘you come, you lose’? No wonder you came up with this solution.” 

“Will you shut up and listen?” Bateman asked, though it was hardly a question. “We’ll go back to my place. I’ve got a chess clock we can use to count time. You last longer, I’ll offer to sell the Estuary back to Mira and Noor. I win… you tell me what went wrong between us.” 

The tension stretched between you. “Bateman…”

“I need to know,” he insisted. “Hard to analyze a plane crash without the black box.”

You kept your expression blank with no small amount of effort. Did Nathan Bateman need… closure? Surely not - that would make him almost human. 

“Fine,” you agreed. “When are we doing this?” 

“Now.” Even as he said it, Bateman took off the half-apron that was protecting his pants. You supposed there was a risk of them being soiled by the spilled drinks and random beverage viscera that always marred the countertop despite Mira’s best efforts to keep it clean. 

“Now?” 

Bateman tilted his head, looking at you over the top of his glasses again. It truly bothered you that you found that as attractive as you did. “You got any reason why not?” 

You didn’t, so you shrugged and slipped down from your bar stool. Bateman beckoned you to follow him. After a brief stop in the kitchen to let Mira know he was leaving for the night, you left through the back door of the bar. 

To your ever-increasing surprise, he led you to the building directly behind the Estuary. It didn’t look like much from the outside - a typical, bland structure with a handful of floors. The windows glinted in the the light of a dozen spotlights shining up from the ground. It was nice, but hardly somewhere Bateman would deign to live, and your confusion only grew when the building had a doorman. 

“Good evening, Mr. Bateman,” the man greeted politely, offering you a nod as he held the door for you both. 

Your murmured thanks faded into nothingness as you stared at your new surroundings. For all that the building looked like a typical design from the outside, the interior was cutting-edge. Everything was done in tasteful neutral grays, making the odd pops of color stand out all the more violently. There were several beverage machines at the front desk, along with a water dispenser. A sitting area at one side of the room had an elegant harp and a cello that must have been antique. A chessboard sat on the table between the two armchairs.

The multi-story foyer stretched up and up overhead, presumably ending only with the roof of the building itself. A water feature ran down the entire length of one wall, a Rube Goldberg-ian monstrosity that only just managed to be soothing rather than irritating. A grand piano took up most of the floor space, and you wondered whether music would clash with the water sounds or manage to meld.

Through all of your observations, you could see Bateman watching you. With a longsuffering tone, you said, “Trust you to get an apartment in the most ostentatious building in Cambridge.”

“Don’t be an idiot,” Bateman scoffed. “I bought the building and turned it into the most ostentatious building in Cambridge.”

You laughed despite yourself. Bateman shook his head at you, but you saw the proud smirk on his face as he led you toward the elevator. To your surprise - and minor disappointment - the elevator was utterly normal. Completely upscale and extravagant, of course, but there were no outlandish security measures. 

“I was expecting a key or a secret code you have to type in,” you remarked, gesturing at the panel of buttons. “I’m sure your doorpeople are great, but you have to expect a crazed Blue Book fan to break in at some point.”

Bateman looked unoffended by the critique. “RFID tag. The doors won’t even open for anyone but me.” 

“Where is the tag?” you asked curiously. It had to be somewhere common to all of his outfits, like his wallet or phone. But those were also commonly stolen. After a moment of thought, you privately bet yourself that it was embedded in his glasses. 

“Wrong.” You blinked at him, but didn’t say anything else. You didn’t want to give him the satisfaction. “You’re supposed to ask how you’re going to leave here. Maybe accuse me of trying to trap you here or something.” 

You watched him steadily. “Nah, I think I could take you. In more ways than one.”

That startled an appreciative laugh from him. Your heart ached with the sound of it. When he was laughing, he wasn’t Bateman, the cold and unapproachable tech genius. No, the smile lines around his eyes and mouth transformed him into Nathan, a dynamic and deliciously clever man whose presence you found intoxicating. 

That softness toward him wasn’t what you wanted at that particular moment, but your heart didn’t seem to care. Nathan glanced at you, then did a double-take to look back at you more closely. “What?” 

You shook your head. “Nothing. Just wondering how many floors are in this place that we haven’t gotten there yet.” 

“You didn’t press a button.” 

It was true, but you gave a heavy sigh. “This isn’t my mansion, Bateman. Pick your damn floor so we can get this thing going.” 

“There’s the romance I’ve been missing,” he said dryly, leaning forward to press one of the buttons. Apparently, you were going to the seventh floor. 

When the doors opened, you looked around curiously. The building had probably started life as a series of offices, but Nathan had made some changes. Walls had been knocked down and rearranged, leaving a frankly enormous bedroom at the back of the building. 

His bed was huge - a quirk he’d had as long as you had known him - but the room also held a minibar so large you weren’t sure ‘mini’ applied, and a sitting area sunken into the floor. It was reminiscent of a ‘70s style conversation pit, and you drifted toward it out of sheer fascination. 

You snorted when you saw the multi-story windows in Nathan’s bedroom. With the ceilings extending up into the next floor, there was a bank of windows forming one full wall of the room. “I forgot you have a thing about windows.” 

“Specially tinted,” Nathan assured you, standing in the conversation pit. The lowered floor left you looking down at him as he toyed with something in his hands. “We can see out but no one else can see in. Automatic sun shades from dawn to mid-afternoon. But you’re not here for a rundown of my architectural skills.”

He placed a chess clock on the pit’s table, bordered on three sides by the couch. 

“You… are such a nerd, Bateman!” Nathan blinked at you, caught off-guard. It was a rare thing, and he recovered well, but you were proud of throwing him out of his suave attitude. “Only you would want to fuck to a chess clock.” 

“Not fuck,” he corrected. “Well, not only fuck. Everything is on the table except whatever your limits are. For instance, I have no limits. Anything is open.”

You studied him, trying to gauge whether he was serious, but he just waggled his eyebrows. You decided to take him at his word, and that meant you needed to reciprocate. “No degradation, no physical abuse, no daddy kink.” 

Nathan held out his hand. “Deal.” 

Why did this abruptly seem like such a bad idea? You took his hand anyway, giving it a firm shake. “Deal.” 

“Good. Get undressed.” He was a little too comfortable issuing the order, but he shrugged off your glare. “I can do it for you, but you didn’t negotiate against clothes ripping. I remember that you like that shirt.” 

Your stomach twisted as you pulled the shirt over your head. It was one of your favorites - an incredibly well-worn Sweeney Todd tee shirt you’d had since college. That particular level of softness only came with multiple washes and typically meant it was going to rip soon, but it was comforting. You had no doubt that Nathan could tear it off of you, but you were also unreasonably touched that he had remembered how much you loved the shirt. 

He finished before you did, and amused himself by sneaking little touches of every bit of you he could reach. The brush of fingertips against your outer thigh or running over your shoulderblade normally wasn’t enough to impact you so badly, but you had missed Nathan. And, in missing him, you hadn’t been with anyone else. 

For the first time, you realized you might be in trouble.

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Author's Note - got a little carried away and this fic would have been too long if I didn't cut it in half. There will be a second, spicy part tomorrow.

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The Future is Now: How AI and Automation Are Revolutionizing 2024

Find out how AI and automation are reprogramming industries and people’s lives in the year 2024. Our text covers the most pressing issues, brand new concepts, and implications for the human resources field in this context. H1: Introduction:

Introduction to AI and automation Appreciating the changes and how not keeping up would be futile. H2: Growing Use of AI in 2024: On the growth in adoption of AI within sectors Artificial intelligence-derived technological interventions

H3: Automation within the Constraints of a Busy Schedule; The background of the issue of doing day-to-day activities faster and easier The era of smart homes and personal assistants is here, and society is embracing it. H3: Employment of the AI and the Automation: Effect of AI and Automation on The Enrichment of Jobs The Emergence of New Types of Occupations. H2: Top 5 Industries Revolutionized by AI at Present: 1. Healthcare 2. Manufacturing 3. Finance 4. Retail 5. Education H3: Use of AI for Enhancing Health Systems: AI that predicts and develops recommendations and plans for treatment Roles played by robots when it comes to surgery processes

H3: AI in the Manufacturing Industry: The Future of Manufacturing: Smart Factories Preferably with Robotism, Automated Warehouses, etc. Conclusion: Other aspects eased by modern technologies H3: AI’s Impact on Finance: This Part Demonstrates the Influence of AI on Financial Activities Facilitated by Artificial Instrumental Advantages. For instance, telemarketing correspondent inquiries. H3: AI in Retail: The configuration of retail strategy and value chain strategy is reflected in the adjusted supply chain architecture. In Conclusion. H3: AI in Education: Extends to current applications of AI in education..

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Benefits and Costs: Current Challenges: Possibilities of Job Losses and the Skills Required H2: AI and Automation in the Near Future: Prospects and Possibilities for the Next Five Years Improving firms in incorporation of these concepts in the industry. The SWOT

H2: Conclusion:

Summarizes the impact of AI and automation within the context of ‘2024’. What should be done and what is to be done next? H2: FAQs: What about the question regarding automation—how it is changing the employment sector? Can technology ever fully eradicate the need for human workers?

What are the common functions that, however, are these days being performed by automated labor? What are the opportunities that technology offers, especially for independent enterprises? What skills do people should acquire or develop to have a chance of being effective at work? Introduction.

Everyone has been and is hearing a lot of talk about self-driving cars and robots taking over people's work for a few years now. However, as crazy as the idea of them is, in 2024 it is no longer just things we hear; they are actually happening. Everything from turning around businesses to finding a place to sleep at night, there is no doubt about it that these advancements are changing everything we know about the world. Therefore, changes like this are very important.

For this paper, we will expound on the revolutionary ways through which artificial intelligence as well as automation is taking a grip of the year 2024, the sectors most hit, and what features the future will bring. Shall we begin?

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The Evolution of AI in 2024: Considering the way artificial intelligence has grown, its impact in 2024 is. Not even at the present could these industries and the advancement in AI afford to be separated. Important Breakthroughs in AI: Artificial intelligence is now not a thing of the past, for it is advancing right in 2024 from the point of sophistication and attention. AI assistive technology has revolutionized many a task. Automation of Everyday Businesses: Not only our economic perspective alters with the present progression toward automation but also other aspects of our lives. It’s true even for children’s toys. The Emergence of High-Tech Homes and Robo-Manservant: Think of being back in your house all day only to find out that your house knows all that stuff and even knows the choice of the music that you love playing. With smart houses, it is no longer a figure of speech. It is social reality. Alexa and Google Assistant are ever-present smart helpers in our habits and routines, allowing us to organize our day-to-day routine in a more efficient way.

Partake in the Age of Artificial Intelligence! click and join Health Tips by 90s Mantor0 and literary be at the edge of the sea in terms of AI and automation. The Future of Employment: There is no doubt that the ways in which work is done have been dramatically changed due to technology. Therefore, what was being done by hand in the past is today done by machines. Current and emerging trends on AI and its impacts on the job market; Robots are being used more and more for routine activities, which humans can then stop doing and start on other tasks that are more stimulating or more strategic. For such employees, they should not only be open to such opportunities and paths but should offset the tremendous technological advances that continue to require people to seek new skills and competencies to remain employable. The Top 5 Sectors That Are About to Experience a Revolution As a Result of AI Now it is time to consider the use of AI and automation in specific sectors: 1. Medication Industry: The field of medicine is currently being revolutionized by AI, which aims at creating backing for the work of doctors and also to benefit patients. AI-Driven Diagnostics and Treatment Schemes: AI has the ability to diagnose patients better and more accurately in a fraction of human performance time. Therefore, it can be used to deliver diagnostics and treatment plans to the place where the patients are in real-time. The Role of Robots in Surgery:

The practice of robotic surgery has gained popularity as it assists in making accurate cuts and reduces the recovery period and healing process. 2. Production: Artificial intelligence has also been introduced in industries to make the manufacturing process faster. Smart factories and automated robots. The factories have the artificial intelligence-programmed robots doing works such as quality inspection and assembling and also carrying out predictive maintenance strategies that ensure all the machines are up all day long. 3. Finance: The financial sector has made a step in the integration of artificial intelligence, ranging from auto-trading to fraud detection and even risk management. AI-driven trading platforms: These computer programs can process a lot of data much faster than the human brain and make decisions in split seconds for quite profitable trades in the financial markets while reducing the chances of human intervention errors. 4. Retail: It's no mystery that AI is having a massive influence on modern-day retail by enhancing consumer pleasure and hands-free inventory approaches. Personalized Shopper Experience Retailers are leveraging AI to make hyper-personal product suggestions; this ensures that customers always enjoy unique buying encounters based on the details available about them. 5. Education: AI is used to provide tailored learning experiences in education by assisting students and educators in the process of implementing education according to the specifics of students’ individual abilities and needs. AI: A Crucial Component in the Learning Process: Gone are the days when a teacher would have to explain first, then organize tasks and correct, then/or thereafter feed students information. Thanks to AI, a teacher can tell where all the students are stuck and, without struggling, give each student a lesson tailored to address what problem he or she may be having at that particular time. Advantages and disadvantages of AI and automation: Nevertheless, AI and automation have some weaknesses as well. Operating Cost Effectiveness and Time Savings By using AI, companies can get busy with scaled activities while still doing repetitive work of the staff. At the same time, it offers the improvement of the company’s operations as well as considerably lower inputs. Future Work and Age-Related Job Loss Occurred along with the Skills Lost One of the negative consequences of this is also the fear that dynamic changes in the area of AI quite often result in job understating. AI with Automation in the Near Future: The following question pertains to the future of AI and how long people will learn and actually utilize it. What will happen in the next few years? If more capabilities of AI technology are used—this one even more in such areas as health, industry, and finance. We may also experience autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and AI-driven infrastructure components working at the core of everyday life. Trends and Technologies on the Rise: Most of the up-and-coming fads revolve around the more advanced development of quantum computing and the concepts of ethics surrounding the applications of AI to adjust it in a way that is of significant advantage to everyone’s wellbeing. In conclusion.

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How AI Technology Companies Are Revolutionizing Business Operations in India

Indian AI technology companies are doing wonders in transforming traditional business operations in such a fast-paced environment. They redefine business functionality by automating routine work and augmenting the decision process, which enhances the business's ability to be more efficient and bring in cost reduction, hence adding to more strategic growth.

Automating Routine Tasks

Automating repetitive jobs is one of the most crucial ways AI technology companies in India drive business impacts. Whether it's manufacturing, retail, logistics, or any other industry, the ropes of AI-run automation have entered them to streamline operations. Automating tasks like data entry, inventory management, and even customer service will enable this change in business focus toward innovation and customer satisfaction. Such a shift saves time and reduces the scope for human error, ultimately leading to more accurate results.

Enhancing Data Analysis

Data analytics is another domain in which AI technology enterprises are creating powerful companies. Companies generate a lot of data within a day, and manually analysing it for insights is time-consuming and error-prone. AI-powered tools can process and analyze big datasets much more quickly and accurately than human equivalents, so businesses can instantly obtain actual data insights. This allows companies to make informed decision-making, improve customer experience, and predict future trends to stay ahead in the market.

Improving Customer Experiences

Artificial intelligence technology companies are also some of the essential facilitators in ensuring customer experiences. Advanced AI algorithms can be used by businesses to suggest personalized recommendations, predict consumer needs, and provide immediate support through chatbots and virtual assistants. This augurs well not only for the satisfaction of consumers but also in retaining consumers, thereby making them repeat business.

Enabling Predictive Maintenance

Moreover, AI technology companies in India are leading from the front in predictive maintenance. It helps businesses forecast when a machine or equipment is likely to fail by analyzing data emanating from machines and equipment for maintenance before a breakdown of any machine. This proactive approach reduces downtime, increases productivity, and extends the equipment's life, significantly saving costs.

Conclusion

AI technology companies are changing business operations across India through task automation, data analysis, and enhanced customer experience predictive maintenance functions. Businesswise adopting this technology will be agile enough to foil competition in the business environment as technologies go on into the near future. Companies like SCS Tech have come into the lead of these transformations through innovative AI solutions that drive business success.