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The Microsoft AI Assistant That Quietly Runs Up a Bill

15 Jun 2026

You can create a custom AI assistant using Microsoft 365’s Copilot that answers questions about your company documents. However, be cautious of unexpected billing due …

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“Make No Mistakes” and Other Things That Don’t Work

30 May 2026

There’s a running joke online that the trick to getting good work out of ChatGPT or Claude is to tell it to “make no mistakes.” …

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Securing your business in the AI Era

06 May 2026

Join Andrew Yager and Phil Meyer from Catalyst 345 as they talk about how to use the Microsoft Ecosystem to deliver Secure AI in your …

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Did your AI tooling just make that up?

22 Apr 2026

I used to be able to spot an LLM hallucination a mile away. The writing had a whiff about it — too confident, slightly off-topic, …

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How to Run a “Shadow AI” Audit Without Slowing Down Your Team

15 Apr 2026

It usually starts small. Someone uses an AI tool to refine a difficult email. Someone enables an AI add-on inside a SaaS app because it …

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Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026

05 Mar 2026

AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some …

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The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)

15 Feb 2026

The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow and tone you’ve come to expect. They’re asking for a …

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AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

05 Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency and sharpen their …

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6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools

15 Jan 2026

We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us …

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The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

15 Dec 2025

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability …

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