Series: AI Learnings

Artificial Intelligence is now a daily conversation topic and is in everyone’s mind one way or another. The learning can be simple or steep and complex depending on where you want to take it.
Here is a list of blog posts that I have written on this topic as I learn and try to keep up with this amazing technology landscape which is changing every day. Simply amazing.
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Related Blog Posts on AI
Installing Ollama and Open WebUI in Docker Single Image
When I initially installed Ollama and Open WebUI I installed it in two separate images (Did not know any better!). It worked well for what I wanted but then as I played with other applications, I started to have too many containers in Docker, so I looked for a way to consolidate images. ( Not…
AI Agents
Write up done with the help of Google’s NotebookLM ( simply Amazing!) – Check out the Podcast it generated after my research was done. An AI agent is an autonomous system that can make decisions and plan, rather than simply following a set of instructions. AI agents are also able to interact with their environment…
Venice.AI Platform – Deserves Your Consideration
As someone who’s explored the world of AI assistants, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Venice.AI. This platform stands out from the rest with its unique combination of privacy, model flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-centric features. I’ll dive into the key advantages of Venice.ai, including its model flexibility and cost-effectiveness, and explain why I highly…
AWS Re:Invent Keynote Announcements (2024)
After watching AWS’s 2.5-hour re:Invent keynote, it powerfully reinforces what I’ve been telling my customers and peers: AI success requires so much more than just LLMs and prompt engineering. A key theme was the concept of building blocks—the idea that complex applications can be broken down into simpler components. This approach has allowed AWS to develop…
Microsoft Ignite 2024: Keynote Announcements
Great session yesterday at Ignite 2024 — Here are the announcements mentioned in the Microsoft Ignite 2024 session with Satya Nadella. Just two words: impressive work – so many things to deep dive into! Security: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Windows: Azure: Full Keynote at:
Microsoft Copilot Evolution – November 2024
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI to function more like virtual employees, capable of proactive task automation. This includes monitoring emails, automating data entry, and performing a series of tasks autonomously, showcasing a shift from reactive to proactive AI assistance. Please view the updated blog post I wrote early this month The World of Microsoft…
How Much Does It Cost to Operate AI ChatBots?
Imagine a small e-commerce business struggling to keep up with customer inquiries during peak shopping seasons. They decide to implement an AI chatbot and within months, not only do they handle customer questions more efficiently, but their sales also see a significant boost. As we navigate through 2025, the sophistication and capabilities of AI chatbots…
The World of Microsoft Copilot Products – Update Nov 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity and efficiency are more important than ever. Microsoft has developed a suite of Copilot products, each designed to help you get the most out of your workday. Let’s take a closer look at these offerings. This is an update to the blog post I wrote about a year ago: Making…
What Makes the many LLMs different?
I did a general “understanding AI” session yesterday and one of the participants asked me an interesting question, which I do not think I have been asked before… What is the different between LLMs and what makes them unique and different from each other. I thought it was a very valid question as Huggin face…