AI hallucinations: What are they? Why do they happen? And most importantly, how do we prevent them? Get the answer to these questions and more with insights from Launch Consulting. AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives, driving innovations in everything from healthcare to finance. But there’s a perplexing phenomenon lurking beneath the surface: AI hallucinations. AI systems have made strange predictions, generated fake news, insulted users, and professed their love. Given the headlines, we obviously have an emotional reaction to hallucinations. But is that really fair? Are they just doing what they’re trained to do? [...]

As a proud partner of Palantir Technologies, Launch Consulting employed the Palantir Foundry platform to tackle significant safety challenges faced by a national utility company. This initiative focused on enhancing data management to proactively address the risks of aging power lines, which posed threats of severe wildfires and disrupted essential services, including hospital operations. Our recent case study outlines how we leveraged this powerful technology to mitigate risk and enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Our efforts ensured robust infrastructure management and prevention of potential financial, reputational, and regulatory repercussions. Discover the full scope and impact of our project HERE.

We are delighted to announce that Launch Consulting will attend the California Public Sector CIO Academy on March 18th and 19th, 2024, in Sacramento, California. This prestigious event is a cornerstone for professionals in the public sector and technology industries, offering unparalleled insights into the future of digital government. As we step into an era where data and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming the backbone of innovative public services, the California Public Sector CIO Academy provides a unique platform for us to engage with industry leaders. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to hear from public sector visionaries [...]

The White House recently announced an Executive Order on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of Artificial Intelligence. This move marks a defining moment in shaping the trajectory of AI development, deployment, and regulation for both the public and private sectors. This article highlights the key takeaways from the Executive Order and digs into the impact and transformative potential AI holds across diverse industries. Our experts also examine the future of AI in a constantly evolving landscape. Read the article here.

Issue #1 of Launch Comics – Robots to the Rescue! is here. In this issue, you will meet RPA Bot, learn about the qualifiers for successful RPA integration, and review how RPA bots can power up your organization. Organizations on the journey to incorporating AI and automation to empower team collaboration and streamline day-to-day operations will find immense benefit in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). RPA streamlines employees' tedious and repetitive tasks to allow more time for strategic and creative endeavors. By automating routine processes, companies can significantly reduce human errors, minimize operational costs, and accelerate task completion times - resulting [...]

Launch Consulting participated in the 2023 Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) annual conference, where CIOs, IT professionals, government officials, and industry leaders gathered to explore the latest trends and innovations in information technology, cybersecurity, leadership, AI, and digital transformation. A highlight for MISAC attendees visiting our booth was the opportunity to take our free Launch Consulting AI assessment to rate their organization’s current AI readiness level. Our free AI assessment guides users through a series of questions to evaluate organizational strategy, infrastructure, culture, and overall investment pertaining to AI. Whether your focus is urban planning, transportation, agriculture, or [...]

Organizations currently investing in AI are outpacing the competition and paving the way for industry innovation. But what type of AI functionality can increase both internal value and external ROI in the private and public sectors?

Looking to boost employee engagement and bridge the gap between managers and teams? Learn how Launch Consulting, an AI Transformation organization, helped a global retailer client create a seamless feedback loop, fostering positive work experiences and enhancing productivity, by building an innovative AI toolset embedded within O365.

Launch is excited to introduce Kevin McCall as Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Launch, best known for data transformations in F1000 organizations across healthcare, retail, and enterprise technology sectors, has long championed that businesses must embrace AI as a transformative force.

When it comes to cybersecurity, many businesses focus solely on implementing the latest and greatest tools to protect their assets and data. However, just like with personal health, it's not enough to only use the best products; you also need to establish good habits and practices to ensure long-term success.