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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if the person you’re talking to on the phone is an AI system or an actual, honest-to-goodness human? It’s expected that in 2026, you’ll be asking this question a lot more often—especially with the rise of agentic AI. This development takes the vulnerability that already exists in your human infrastructure and attempts to make it impossible to stop. Today, we’ll explore agentic AI, what it looks like, and what you can do to put a stop to it in the years to come.

One of the most common criticisms of generative AI tools is that they often “hallucinate,” or make up information, making them somewhat unreliable for certain high-stakes tasks. To help you combat hallucinations, we recommend you try out the following tips in your own use of generative AI. You might find that you get better, more reliable outputs as a result.

Now that AI has entered the mainstream, more businesses are implementing these tools into their daily operations. Tasks like drafting emails, brainstorming for a new project, or debugging code have all been made easier. Here’s the secret to making the most out of AI: you get out what you put in. What do we mean by this? Let’s find out.

Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. In fact, most businesses are using it for a multitude of things. With everyone all-aboard the AI train, it’s easy to confuse the computational power and speed AI offers to be infallible. Unfortunately, AI can get things going sideways if you aren’t careful. When it does go wrong, the consequences can be more than just an inconvenience.

Here's a look at some of the most critical ways AI can go wrong:

Pop culture has given us a vivid, if often terrifying, impression of artificial intelligence. When we hear AI, many still picture calculated malice: a HAL 9000, a Skynet, or an Ultron.

The real potential of AI is far more productive, it's less about calculating world domination and more about becoming your organization's most helpful collaborator. Think of it as a JARVIS for your executive team or an R2-D2 for your operational staff: a powerful tool that assists your team in generating ideas, solving complex problems, and completing high-volume tasks. Critically, maximizing this potential doesn't require new hardware; it requires sharpening the very soft skills we already value in our top performers: curiosity, empathy, and resilience.

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT feel like magic. They can draft emails, write code, and brainstorm marketing ideas in seconds. Your team is likely already using them to boost productivity… but here’s the scary part: without clear rules, that helpful AI assistant could enable your company's biggest data leak. Are you confident your sensitive information is safe?

On one hand, AI can streamline operations, accelerate content creation, and solve complex problems. On the other hand, every piece of information your employees enter into a public AI model could be absorbed into its vast knowledge base, potentially to be shared with the public—including your competitors.

Did you know that during World War II, Allied codebreakers didn't just crack the German Enigma code with pure math? They also used clever tricks, like baiting the Germans into sending predictable messages, to expose the machine's inner workings. History proves this approach worked then, and (unfortunately) continues to work now.

This art of manipulating a system to reveal its secrets has found a new, high-tech home in the world of artificial intelligence. It's called prompt hacking, and it's essentially a form of digital social engineering aimed directly at the AI models businesses are starting to rely on.

AI has revolutionized the way businesses operate, streamlining various tasks and changing how knowledge-based businesses function in record time. One of the ways that businesses are using AI is customer support, but how effective is it really? Is there any merit to maintaining the human element of your customer service, or said in a different way, what can human customer support offer that AI cannot?

AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a powerful tool that smart business owners use to their advantage. Many companies struggle to move beyond the hype and effectively integrate AI into their operations. Making the most of your AI initiatives requires a strategic approach. Here are five essential tips to help you succeed.

We wanted to take a minute to talk a little bit about something we all cherish: hope. Hope is a powerful force and it constantly propels us forward and can brighten even the darkest days. We hope for good health, happy families, and definitely that winning lottery ticket.

Unfortunately, hope is a terrible cybersecurity strategy.

As the water cooler whispers about artificial intelligence get louder, workers are actively becoming worried about the status of their jobs. The idea of robots taking jobs can sound alarming, but knowledge is power. By understanding how AI works and what it can do for a business, employers and employees alike can gain some perspective and peace of mind. 

Good cybersecurity is a critical part of modern business operations. Business owners should be aware of several important aspects of their digital security to help protect company assets and maintain the continuity of your operations. Let’s go through four points every business needs to address.

Running a business is demanding. Between managing employees, responding to emails, overseeing finances, and keeping up with customer needs, your to-do list never seems to shrink. 

Or as I like to reference it—it’s like herding cats!

What if you could automate routine tasks, make data-driven decisions faster, and free up hours in your day—all without hiring additional staff?

It isn’t uncommon for many people to make up an answer that they feel seems plausible if asked something they don’t have an answer to. It happens all the time.

As it turns out, this is a tendency that artificial intelligence has inherited from us.

Smart speakers have been around for a while, but let’s be honest—they haven’t exactly changed the world. Sure, they’re great for playing music, setting timers, and answering random trivia questions, but beyond that? Not much has evolved. So, how did we get here, and what’s next? More importantly, can they actually be useful for businesses, or are they just another gadget collecting dust?

Besides all of those people who are advocating for the scaling back or non-implementation of tools to save jobs, most people understand the benefit of automation when it makes sense. Not only do machines tend to do certain tasks more effectively, they never willingly take a day off. Unfortunately, for every task that needs to be completed less than half can be automated, and that number drops even further when you take into account everything a human does at their job. Today, there are very few jobs that can be fully automated; even as AI has begun to be used more for business. This week, we wanted to discuss why automation may not be the answer you are looking for and why training humans holds a lot of value.

Is your business unknowingly exposing itself to AI security risks? As artificial intelligence becomes more accessible, many companies in Nashville, TN are diving in without realizing the hidden dangers. While DIY AI solutions offer flexibility, they also come with major pitfalls—security vulnerabilities, compliance nightmares, and wasted resources. So, should you risk going it alone, or is getting Managed AI Services the smarter move?

The big thing in business computing is AI, or artificial intelligence, and businesses are implementing it to solve a lot of repetitive problems that free up their employees to serve other roles. One such area is for IT support. But is it worth it to chat with a robot when something as important as IT is on the line?

One of the many tasks undertaken by the United Nations is to protect human rights around the globe while also working to create more sustainable and climate-friendly development. As such, the UN has recently taken a healthy interest in the development of artificial intelligence, hoping to develop guidelines that allow us to get the most value out of AI without creating more significant problems.

AI has become a major tool all throughout the modern economy. Businesses are using technology with built-in AI, and that’s because it improves operational efficiency. Let's take a look at some of the benefits small businesses can take advantage of with AI.