Blog | The Virtual Forge

Your AI is only as good as your data. Inconsistent formats, siloed systems, and poor data practices can all derail even the most promising AI initiatives. In this blog, we explore the essentials of getting your data AI-ready, covering governance, quality, strategy, and common pitfalls to help you build a foundation that drives real business impact.

Jason Casey

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Jul 2025

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Reimagining Content Creation: How Adobe Firefly Can Elevate Your Marketing Game

Generative AI is transforming the way marketers create content—driving speed, personalisation, and creativity at scale. Learn how Adobe Firefly empowers your team to produce high-impact visuals faster, smarter, and with brand consistency built in.

The Real Cost of AI: Beyond the Price Tag

AI implementation costs extend far beyond the initial price tag: hidden expenses in data management, security, training, and organizational change can significantly impact your ROI. Discover how to navigate these complexities and ensure your AI investment delivers sustainable value through strategic planning and comprehensive cost management.

The Biggest Risks to the World from AI: Understanding the Black Box

As AI systems grow more powerful and integrated into society, they increasingly operate as "black boxes" with decisions that humans can't easily understand or explain, presenting serious risks alongside their benefits. The Virtual Forge advocates for transparent, human-centered AI development that balances technological capability with essential human oversight to ensure we maintain meaningful control as these systems evolve.

Power BI’s AI Revolution: What’s Here, What’s Next, and How to Leverage It

AI is reshaping Power BI, unlocking faster insights, smarter automation, and powerful predictive tools like CoPilot. Discover how to harness these game-changing features while avoiding common pitfalls—boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay ahead of the curve.

Transform Your Public Sector Efficiency With AI: The Solution - MyContentScout

MyContentScout revolutionises how employees and the public find answers from within your organisation's content, eliminating time wasted searching across unstructured silos. Using advanced AI and search technology, it delivers precise answers from documents, media, and dashboards—boosting efficiency, autonomy, and service delivery.

Paula Ferreira

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