Author: Colin Henderson

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How Generative AI Can Redefine Manufacturing

Colin Henderson

The technology can transform knowledge management from static systems into dynamic, intelligent ecosystems and provide context-aware conversational assistance As global manufacturers navigate the complexities of modern production, generative AI can offer powerful tools to enhance efficiency, increase transparency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. In Deloitte’s Future of Manufacturing study—which gathered sentiment from 600 respondents across U.S. manufacturers—38% report that they are piloting generative AI. While 24% of respondents indicate that they had adopted generative AI use case(s) in at least one of their facilities, 10% say they have implemented it across their broader networks. A majority (63%) of respondents also indicate … Continue reading How Generative AI Can Redefine Manufacturing

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Bain Financial Services Modernization 2.0

Colin Henderson

Bain & Co Financial Services Modernization 2.0 The technology decisions of financial services firms have always shaped their success, but the acceleration of AI and advent of new competitors from big tech and fintech have upped the ante. Now, the pace, complexity, and scale of modernization are only increasing. Instead of tackling one initiative at a time, companies are running multiple modernization efforts in parallel and moving faster than ever amid mounting pressure from boards and competitors alike. Explore five decisions that matter mostwhen modernizing, and hear from top industry leaders about eight success themes rising to the top. 1. Modernization … Continue reading Bain Financial Services Modernization 2.0

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Technology Trends, Product Launches, and Innovations: Week of July 28 – August 4, 2025

Colin Henderson

Source perplexity.ai 1. Key Technology Trends 2. Notable Product Launches and Gadgets 3. Startups & Funding Highlights 4. Big Tech Industry Moves 5. Other Noteworthy Innovations and Events 6. Gadget and Consumer Electronics Table Product/Trend Description & Feature Relevance Source AInoon AI Smart Glasses Wearable with multi-AI connectivity, image/video capture AI Wearables [1] Onkyo Icon C-30 CD Player Hi-fi audio, physical media resurgence Audio [5] DJI Osmo 360 360-degree content creation Photography [5] ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable Foldable laptop/tablet hybrid Productivity [4] Sharge Retractable Power Bank Compact, universal charging Mobility [5][6] Home Service Robots Multi-tasking domestic bots Robotics [7] … Continue reading Technology Trends, Product Launches, and Innovations: Week of July 28 – August 4, 2025

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The death of “scrum” and its about time

Colin Henderson

I like this post. Agile and scrum to my mind creates a cottage industry in banks where practitioners and leaders tell each other how well they they are doing. But is the solution amassed from all those yellow notes the optimal solution and most effective for the dev team? Absolutely not. Product owners beware. Agile creates a false sense of power that micro-managers enjoy but not those who desire effective productivity and solutions. Thank you Sohail Saifi. This post and the background of actual behaviours is a welcome breath of fresh air. Banks take note. The Death of Agile: Why … Continue reading The death of “scrum” and its about time

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Memorandum of Understanding between UK and OpenAI on AI opportunities – GOV.UK

Colin Henderson

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets an agreement between the UK government and OpenAI on AI opportunities. Published 21 July 2025 Text of Agreement Introduction This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines the shared intent of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and OpenAI to establish strategic partnerships that accelerate AI-driven economic growth and deliver opportunities to materially improve people’s lives throughout the UK. Section 1: the transformative potential of AI Section 2: public and private sector adoption Section 3: infrastructure Section 4: technical information exchange This memorandum is voluntary, not legally binding, and without prejudice to any binding agreements. It does not … Continue reading Memorandum of Understanding between UK and OpenAI on AI opportunities – GOV.UK

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Making sense of the AI revolution

Colin Henderson

AUTHOR Iskander Rehman https://engelsbergideas.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abbef4a5715ca7b3fef001ad&id=d1577c2abf&e=e1b990f871 Iskander Rehman is a Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation. In order to understand the profound transformations, and boundless potential, unleashed by artificial intelligence, we need to expand our own intellectual horizons into the realms.The sense of being overwhelmed and constantly listracted is nothing new. Historians anc policymakers should look to the 17th century for guidance on how to grapple with information.. ——————————————– In 1961, the Brookings Institution produced an advisory report for NASA, which pondered, among other things, the societal ramifications of the discovery of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The announcement of such a dramatic … Continue reading Making sense of the AI revolution

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US AI strategy – the AI boom an “industrial revolution”

Colin Henderson

US releases a new AI plan intended to promote US leadership. This step anticipates the Sovereign AI concept I have written on here. —— Source The Rundown AI The Rundown: The Trump administration justreleased an AI Action Plan detailing 90+ policy actions to accelerate the country’s dominance in the sector, including details on AI infrastructure, regulation, and export policy shaped by 10K+ public comments. The details: Why it matters: The AI policy shift under the new administration is real, with the Trump administration’s Action Plan pushing an all-in growth strategy that aims to use deregulation and massive infrastructure investments to secure the lead … Continue reading US AI strategy – the AI boom an “industrial revolution”

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Google is hiring Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan

Colin Henderson

© 2025 The Rundown AI, Inc The Rundown: Google is hiring Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and several researchers in a $2.4B licensing deal, coming in the wake of the coding startup’s $3B acquisition deal with OpenAI collapsing over complications in its partnership with Microsoft. The details: Why it matters: The Windsurf deal was set to be one of OpenAI’s biggest acquisitions to date — now, it marks yet another headache in what has been a rocky summer for the AI giant. The fallout stemming from Microsoft complications also adds fresh strain to an already frigid relationship between the former AI power couple. Continue reading Google is hiring Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan

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OSFI: Financial Industry Forum on Artificial Intelligence II: A Collaborative Approach to AI Threats, Opportunities, and Best Practices, Workshop 1

Colin Henderson

To drive discussion and debate on this critical issue, in 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Global Risk Institute (GRI) hosted the first Financial Industry Forum on Artificial Intelligence (FIFAI I) to promote the responsible use of AI in Canada’s financial sector. This initiative brought together AI experts from the financial industry, as well as policymakers, regulators, academics, and research institutes. The resulting report, “A Canadian Perspective on Responsible AI,”highlighted the need for financial institutions to adopt comprehensive risk management strategies to address the unique challenges posed by AI. It identified the four EDGE principles … Continue reading OSFI: Financial Industry Forum on Artificial Intelligence II: A Collaborative Approach to AI Threats, Opportunities, and Best Practices, Workshop 1

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Blackrock Investment themes 2025

Colin Henderson

In listening to Blackrock Jay Jacobs Head of ETF he mentioned the investment themes Blackrock has identified in the context of re-industrialisation of the economy. See below for detail, but the core three are: Mega Force Description & Investment Implications Demographic Divergence Aging populations in developed economies are expected to constrain growth and productivity, while emerging markets with younger populations and expanding middle classes may benefit from higher growth potential[3][5]. Digital Disruption & AI The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies is transforming productivity, business models, and entire industries. BlackRock sees AI as a foundational driver of future … Continue reading Blackrock Investment themes 2025