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"R&D Tax Claims & AI: a Mental Crutch vs. an Engine for the Brain" After an insightful discussion with Ele Theochari at the Blick Rothenberg London offices on views & forecasts here, Brian williamson and I put together further thoughts building from Ele's conversation-provoking original article in Business and Accounting Daily. Within the article, we discuss the rising problem with AI assisted reports that as Ele elegantly put, contain "a lot of words with very little substance" -- or as we like to say at Kreoh: 'AI gruel' -- vs. the human expert staying in the driver's seat with their AI enhanced software, delivering reports that are rich in facts, client context, and citable references! We believe that for some, AI tools will increasingly become a skills diminishing mental crutch while for others AI will grow into an engine for the brain: an impact & abilities multiplier. Ele's original article, our follow-on piece, and our CTO's Fareed Idris' previous write-up on AI as an Engine rather than Copilot or Crutch are all linked in the comments below! Thanks to Ele Theochari for the thoughtful original article spurring the conversation and Will Drysdale for working with us on the well put together follow-on piece. #InnovationIncentives #responsibleai #taxcredits #taxtechnology

Doubling down on responsible AI: Kreoh’s co-founders Garry Tiscovschi (MD) and Fareed Idris (CTO) were invited to join discussions on Ireland’s position on how we accelerate the country’s AI adoption—in the very room where Ireland’s first constitution was drafted. Voicing the tech startup builder views alongside high-lech leaders in IBM, EY, and third-level institutions, Garry and Fareed shared how Kreoh is responding to the adapting AI landscape in real-time, and the policies, frameworks, and education required to ensure safe and responsible AI practices are the norm. Kreoh represents many facets of the new-age Irish startup; an idea fleshed out in Patch youth accelerator, housed in Dogpatch Labs, scaled in the NDRC Accelerator, mentoring future generations at CoderDojo, and now contributing to Ireland’s future economy. Building in AI, GenAI, or the agentic economy? Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g-EJii84 Interested in scaling your startup in Dogpatch Labs? Become a member: https://lnkd.in/e9YN3hnV

Spot the Kreoh-ites 🕵 "How do we accelerate AI adoption in Ireland together?" - this was the driving question when Kreoh MD Garry Tiscovschi and CTO Fareed Idris met with leaders from organizations already delivering positive impact with #GenAI. From high-tech multinationals such as IBM, ICON plc & EY, to research institutions like ADAPT Centre (Trinity College Dublin), Technological University Dublin & University College Dublin; as well as experts in the space making thoughtful contributions to responsible AI, policy and ethics. Together, we discussed actions for sharing best practices, AI education, open-source, as well as contributing to ethical AI frameworks, playbooks and policies. Kreoh is already implementing actions that we believe are useful in this space, and is committed to doubling down on these efforts: ● Responsible AI: we deploy our model pipelines with key guardrails, including, but not limited to: ● Referencibility & Grounding: AI source citation and verification ● Auditability & Tracing ● High User Control & Configurability ● Multi-Agent Chains & Evals* Evals*: Automatic evaluation of AI pipelines for alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder standards. ● GenAI methodology dissemination: ● Trainer-of-Trainers rollout programs ● Volunteers contributing to multiple Coding Clubs ● New learners visiting us at Dogpatch Labs to shadow our engineers. We were excited to see all the motivating implementations made by other teams in the ecosystem and are looking forward to further innovation in the space. If you have thoughts on how we maximize AI innovation while mitigating potential risks, please reach out and join the conversation. These are important debates and ultimately contribute to delivering better technology for all users. Thank you Ivan Jennings, Donal Spring, and the Red Hat team for facilitating a well executed session. #ai #artificialintelligence #techIreland #ethicalAI

"AI: Enabler or Disabler? A Double-Edged Sword in Professional Services" An article on choices by Kreoh Chief Strategy Officer Brian williamson in The AI Journal The debate over whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an enabler or disabler remains divisive. As AI integrates into industries like healthcare, finance, education, and professional services, its dual nature becomes more evident. It enhances productivity and innovation but also risks dependency, de-skilling, and job displacement. The key question is how to maximise its benefits while mitigating risks. In professional services, AI is reshaping traditional roles, offering efficiency and improved client service. However, over-reliance on technology can erode essential skills and redefine career paths. AI-powered tools such as MindBridge and Xero in accountancy, and Kira Systems and LawGeex in legal services, streamline data analysis and contract review. These systems allow professionals to focus on strategic advisory roles rather than routine tasks. Predictive analytics further enhance client service by enabling precise financial forecasting and litigation outcome predictions. These insights strengthen professional-client relationships by facilitating proactive decision-making. AI’s enabling potential, however, also introduces challenges, potentially diminishing core competencies. AI’s growing presence in professional services also raises concerns about skill erosion. In accountancy, heavy reliance on AI for financial analysis may weaken fundamental analytical abilities. Similarly, in law, automation of research and contract analysis could hinder junior lawyers’ skill development. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, while useful for drafting reports and contracts, risk diluting critical thinking and originality. Overuse may lead to homogenised outputs and reduce professionals’ ability to assess complex information critically. Data security is, of course, another concern, particularly in industries handling sensitive client information. Open AI platforms may not comply with regulations such as GDPR, raising issues around data residency and security. Conversely, AI deployed within private cloud environments ensures regulatory compliance and safeguards confidentiality. Selecting AI solutions requires careful evaluation of functionality, security, and ethical considerations to maintain professional integrity. We already know that AI-driven automation is transforming traditional roles within professional services. In accountancy, tasks such as data entry and compliance reporting are increasingly automated, reducing the demand for junior staff and impacting career progression. In law, AI-powered research tools redefine roles for paralegals and junior associates, enhancing efficiency but limiting opportunities for skill development and mentorship. More at the link in comments. Read on ... Kreoh #genai #taxcredits #ai #taxtechnology

Key Appointment: From Kreoh Power User to Kreoh Product Leader…. We’re proud to announce that one of our earliest adopters, Andrew Blackstock is joining Kreoh as Senior Product Manager!   Andrew, with over 15 years experience in R&D, innovation incentives and grant applications woke early to the potential power of Gen AI. He then informed development of one of the earliest use cases for Kreoh’s AI engine for regulatory reporting – augmenting the expert work of tax consultants in drafting R&D Tax Credit Claims.   Andrew, who has guided over 500 entrepreneurs in securing R&D tax credits and grants, will blend his experience as a researcher, technical writer, R&D advisor, team leader and entrepreneur with Kreoh’s Gen AI capabilities.  He will drive user-centric design, enhance internal processes, optimise customer success and inform new use cases in regulatory reporting for our existing clients and prospects. Seen here at our weekly ‘Krunch’,  do join us in welcoming Andrew onboard and get in touch to tell us about your mission to tear down monotony !? #AccountingTech #TaxTech #GenAI #responsibleai

Going deep on in-production AI case studies with author Lee Bristow tomorrow at 11:00. Tune in and say hi or ask a tough question in the live comment section!

Very pleased to formally welcome new members to the Kreoh Team at a ‘Krunch’ 😉 Stephen McAleese and Joseph Carnec steeped in natural language processing, trustworthy AI research, large language models and ex-AWS software engineering will ably assist in trying out a new restaurant each week. Welcome onboard. Delighted to have you both!  By the way, we're hiring. Vacancy in the link below 👇  #GenerativeAI #Onboarding #TeamGrowth #hiring 

TOMORROW 11am: Live Podcast; Over 60 registrations so far to hear Kreoh MD Garry Tiscovschi and Author Lee Bristow discuss 1. What could be the ideal use cases for AI in your business 2. The challenges that trip up almost every AI project 3. Insights on to develop your AI strategy in general "Make AI Solve Business Problems" Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Hosted by @Lee Bristow, author of "Human AI Alliance - Mediations for Leaders" and AI evangelist. Register now at the link in comments below #aistrategy  #generativeai #genai #DigitalTransformation #growthstrategy

[KEY Appointment] We welcome Brian williamson as Chief Strategy Officer: A Game-Changing Partnership Aligned with National AI Growth Initiatives Brian joined our Advisory Board in April 2024 fascinated by the power of Generative AI. Now, this transformative collaboration combines Kreoh’s cutting-edge AI capabilities with Dr Williamson’s proven track record in driving exponential business growth, setting the stage for a revolutionary impact on businesses and industries worldwide. Dr Williamson, recognised by the Institute of Directors as Non-Executive Director of the Year in 2021, is celebrated as a strategic visionary. His leadership has driven remarkable growth across multiple sectors, including scaling an Edinburgh-based R&D tax credit firm to a dominant position in the UK market and advising global organisations as part of Your Research and Development Advisory Board. His ability to unlock exceptional growth trajectories positions him as an unparalleled asset to Kreoh’s mission. For the full appointment notice, please visit our website. #ai #generative #genai #taxtechnology #taxcredits Kreoh

Excited to share that fellow Kreoh-ite Stephen McAleese contributed to a review of technical AI safety research. Their work provides a comprehensive overview of current safety initiatives in AI development. As AI progress accelerates and the amount of research continues to grow, overviews like this are a great way to keep on top of AI safety research. Find the full review below ⬇️