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Natural Language Processing Explained
06May

Exploring 3 Types of Natural Language Processing in Healthcare

Healthcare generates vast amounts of unstructured, text-based data—primarily in the form of clinical notes stored in electronic health records (EHRs). While this data holds immense potential for improving patient outcomes, extracting meaningful insights from it remains a challenge. Natural language processing (NLP) offers a solution by enabling healthcare stakeholders to analyze and interpret this data efficiently. NLP technologies can support population health management, clinical decision-making, and medical research by transforming unstructured text into actionable insights. Despite the excitement around NLP in healthcare—particularly amid clinician burnout and EHR inefficiencies—its two core components, natural language understanding (NLU) and natural language generation (NLG), receive less attention. This insight explores NLP, NLU, and NLG, highlighting their differences and healthcare applications. Understanding NLP, NLU, and NLG While related, these three concepts serve distinct purposes: Healthcare Applications NLP technologies offer diverse benefits across clinical, administrative, and research settings: 1. NLP in Clinical and Operational Use Cases Real-World Examples: 2. NLU for Research & Chatbots While less widely adopted than NLP, NLU shows promise in: 3. NLG for Generative AI in Healthcare Challenges & Barriers to Adoption Despite their potential, NLP technologies face several hurdles: 1. Data Quality & Accessibility 2. Bias & Fairness Concerns 3. Regulatory & Privacy Issues 4. Performance & Clinical Relevance The Future of NLP in Healthcare Despite these challenges, NLP, NLU, and NLG hold tremendous potential to revolutionize healthcare by:✔ Enhancing clinical decision-making✔ Streamlining administrative workflows✔ Accelerating medical research As the technology matures, addressing data, bias, and regulatory concerns will be key to unlocking its full impact. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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May 6, 2025in AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, Life Sciences Cloud, Salesforce, Salesforce Health and Life Sciences Solutions, Technology0 Comments
Does Salesforce Have Artificial Intelligence?
05May

AI Goes Mainstream

AI Goes Mainstream: How Small Businesses Are Harnessing Autonomous Agents for Growth Artificial intelligence is no longer just for big corporations. As generative AI tools have become more accessible, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are rapidly adopting AI—with 75% now investing in AI solutions, according to recent data. High-growth SMBs are nearly twice as likely to embrace AI than those struggling to stay afloat. The shift from generative AI to agentic AI—where AI systems autonomously make decisions and take action—is unlocking even greater potential for SMBs. “We’re entering a new era of productivity that will transform businesses of all sizes, especially SMBs,” says Adam Evans, EVP & GM of Salesforce AI, who leads Agentforce, a platform that embeds AI agents into business workflows. “With autonomous AI, small teams can scale like never before.” A serial entrepreneur who sold two AI startups to Salesforce, Evans understands the challenges SMBs face. “Small businesses are always stretched thin. Agentforce gives them a 24/7 digital workforce across sales, service, and marketing—unlocking unlimited capacity.” Here’s how forward-thinking SMBs are using AI to drive growth: 1. Automated Marketing at Scale Many SMBs have tiny (or even one-person) marketing teams. AI-powered agents can:✅ Generate campaign briefs in seconds✅ Identify high-value audience segments✅ Create personalized content and customer journeys✅ Optimize campaigns in real time based on performance “Agentforce doesn’t just set up campaigns—it continuously refines them, ensuring maximum impact,” says Evans. 2. Hyper-Personalized Sales Outreach Generic sales emails don’t cut it anymore. AI agents can now craft bespoke outreach by:📊 Pulling CRM data on past interactions🏢 Analyzing prospect company profiles📑 Applying a business’s best sales playbooks “The AI synthesizes all this to write emails tailored to each lead’s role, industry, and interests,” Evans explains. 3. AI-Powered Shopping Assistants Imagine an AI personal shopper that:🛍️ Guides customers to the perfect product💬 Answers questions via chat (on websites, WhatsApp, etc.)🤝 Upsells and cross-sells intelligently “Agentforce acts as a 24/7 sales rep, helping convert browsers into buyers while freeing up human teams for high-touch relationships,” says Evans. The Bottom Line With AI handling repetitive tasks, SMBs can:✔ Compete with larger players despite smaller teams✔ Deliver enterprise-grade personalization✔ Turn data into actionable insights instantly “The businesses that thrive will be those that deploy AI agents to handle routine work while humans focus on strategy and creativity,” Evans predicts. “This isn’t the future—it’s happening right now.” For SMBs, the message is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional. It’s the key to staying relevant, efficient, and competitive. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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May 5, 2025in Agentic AI, AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Enterprise, Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, Salesforce0 Comments
ai
01May

Fireflies.ai Launches Domain-Specific Mini Apps to Automate Meeting Insights

Khosla Ventures-backed Fireflies.ai, an AI-powered note-taking platform, unveiled a suite of domain-specific “mini apps” on Wednesday, designed to automatically extract actionable insights from meeting transcripts. With the rise of automatic speech recognition (ASR) and generative AI, meeting intelligence startups—such as Otter, Read AI, Circleback, Krisp, and Granola—have seen rapid growth. Fireflies.ai is no exception, with co-founder and CEO Krish Ramineni reporting an 8x increase in users and achieving profitability. To accelerate its expansion, the startup is rolling out over 200 mini apps tailored to various roles and use cases, including: While competitors like Circleback require manual prompting to generate insights from transcripts, Fireflies.ai’s mini apps eliminate the need for user input, streamlining the process. “The time it takes to derive insights post-meeting is significant,” Ramineni told TechCrunch. “These apps close that gap by automating actions immediately after meetings, boosting productivity.” Users can also integrate outputs with platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, Asana, Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. For instance, a meeting summary can be automatically shared with a manager via Slack once the discussion concludes. Fireflies.ai allows users to deploy mini apps per meeting and even build custom apps for specialized needs. The company plans to introduce team-sharing capabilities in the future. Beyond mini apps, Fireflies.ai is enhancing meeting intelligence with pre-meeting briefs on participants and organizations. The startup is also testing “digital twins”—AI avatars that can attend meetings and respond to basic queries, similar to experiments by Zoom and others. This expansion underscores Fireflies.ai’s push to automate workflows and maximize efficiency in professional collaboration. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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May 1, 2025in AI Tools, Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, Salesforce0 Comments
Expanded Availability of Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced
30Apr

Expanded Availability of Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced

What the Expanded Global Availability of Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced Editions Means for You Salesforce is bringing more power, more reach, and more connections to marketers around the globe. Since the debut of Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced Editions last spring, Salesforce has steadily expanded their global footprint—bringing powerful capabilities to marketers worldwide. In 2024, these editions rolled out across North America, Asia/Middle East, and Latin America, enabling organizations to unify marketing, sales, service, and commerce on a single platform. With built-in access to Agentforce, teams can now save time and unlock smarter marketing by tapping into data from across the Salesforce ecosystem. Now, in spring 2025, Salesforce is extending access even further—launching in five new regions and enabling new channels like WhatsApp. This means more businesses can take advantage of unified workflows, regional data residency, and AI-powered customer journeys at scale. 🌍 New Regions Now Supported As of early 2025, Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced Editions (and Data Cloud) are now available in five additional regions, enhancing data residency and local compliance: Why it matters:Data residency—storing and processing data in the same region it’s collected—is critical for compliance, trust, and security. These new region-specific deployments help businesses meet local regulations and ensure a secure, performant experience for users. What’s next?Additional regions, including markets across ASEAN, are set to go live in the first half of 2025. 📲 Channel Expansion: Now with Native WhatsApp Salesforce has also expanded channel support for Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced Editions by introducing native WhatsApp messaging. 🚀 The Big Picture With expanded regional support, native WhatsApp messaging, and seamless integration with Agentforce and Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced Editions are empowering global teams to deliver more personalized, automated, and compliant experiences—at scale. This is marketing that meets the moment—wherever your customers are. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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April 30, 2025in Agentforce Platform, Agentic AI, AI Automated Decision Making, AI Tools, AI-Powered Writing, Data, Generative AI Tools, Marketing Automation0 Comments
AI Agents, Tech's Next Big Bet
25Apr

Embracing “Intelligent Austerity”

Embracing “Intelligent Austerity”: How Scotland Can Lead the Way in Public Sector Innovation As the UK Government enforces a 15% reduction in operating costs across departments, the pressure to streamline workflows through generative AI has never been greater. While these targets have sparked concern in Westminster, Scotland’s legacy of innovation—from tidal energy to healthcare—positions it to redefine what austerity can achieve. Rather than resorting to blunt cuts that undermine services and hurt the most vulnerable constituents, Scotland has a unique opportunity to pioneer intelligent austerity: delivering significant cost savings and productivity gains without sacrificing the quality of essential public services. But how? A Smarter Approach to Public Services At Salesforce, we’re not just driving agentic transformation—we’re challenging governments to rethink efficiency. Our technology is already embedded across the UK public sector and beyond. With Agentforce, our goal isn’t to replace human workers but to empower them by eliminating repetitive, low-value tasks. When I speak with civil servants, I ask a simple question: “What parts of your day drain your productivity?” The answer is almost always the same: tedious administrative work that stifles innovation. The key to unlocking societal progress—whether in fighting child poverty, boosting the economy, or tackling climate change—lies in making small, daily efficiency gains. By automating routine tasks, we free up staff to focus on what they do best: high-impact, human-centric work. Agentforce serves as a practical blueprint for intelligent austerity, delivering lasting efficiencies while preserving—and even enhancing—the human touch in public services. Intelligent Austerity: Efficiency Without Sacrifice Traditional austerity often means deep, painful cuts that erode services and fuel public frustration. Intelligent austerity, by contrast, targets inefficiencies—like costly call centres and outdated administrative processes—while reinvesting savings where they matter most. Instead of lengthy, expensive IT overhauls that tie departments to consultants, we advocate for off-the-shelf AI solutions that deliver value in weeks, not years. These integrate seamlessly with existing systems, improving transparency, agility, and scalability from day one. The result? Departments can exceed cost-saving targets—even surpassing the 15% goal—without the downsides of traditional austerity. Agents in Action: Real-World Success Stories These examples prove that AI-driven transformation can counter fiscal pressures while improving service delivery—a win-win for both budgets and citizens. Scotland’s AI Opportunity Imagine every government department equipped with a 24/7 AI expert—an intelligent assistant capable of answering policy questions, processing documents, or even serving as a strategic advisor. Early AI adoption is like the first SatNav systems: helpful but imperfect. The real breakthrough comes when AI evolves into a collision avoidance system—actively preventing problems and enhancing decision-making. Our AI Agents Handbook outlines how Scotland can harness this potential. By adopting AI strategically, public services can achieve cost savings that are reinvested in key priorities—eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, and addressing the climate crisis. The Future: Smarter, More Agile Public Services AI isn’t about replacing humans—it’s about empowering them. With each small efficiency gain, departments become more agile, better equipped to deliver sustainable, high-quality services. Scotland has the chance to lead this shift, turning fiscal challenges into opportunities for innovation. Interested in learning more? Let’s discuss how AI Agents can transform your organization. Get in touch for a personalized consultation. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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April 25, 2025in AI Tools, Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, Salesforce, Technology0 Comments

Agentforce: Modernizing 311 and Case Management

Join Tectonic for an informational webinar on Salesforce Agentforce, Modernizing 311 services, and Case management. In this webinar you will hear: For more information fill out the contact us form below or reach out to the Public Sector team [email protected] Get ready for the Next Frontier in Enterprise AI: Shaping Public Policies for Trusted AI Agents! AI agents are a technological revolution – the third wave of artificial intelligence after predictive and generative AI. They go beyond traditional automation, being capable of searching for relevant data, analyzing it to formulate a plan, and then putting the plan into action. Users can configure agents with guardrails that specify what actions they can take and when tasks should be handed off to humans. For the past 25 years, Salesforce has led their customers through every major technological shift: from cloud, to mobile, to predictive and generative AI, and, today, agentic AI. We are at the cusp of a pivotal moment for enterprise AI that has the opportunity to supercharge productivity and change the way we work forever. This will require governments working together with industry, civil society, and all stakeholders to ensure responsible technological advancement and workforce readiness. We look forward to continuing our contributions to the public policy discussions on trusted enterprise AI agents. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Salesforce Enhances Service Cloud with AI-Driven Intelligence Engine Data science and analytics are rapidly becoming standard features in enterprise applications, Read more

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April 23, 2025in Agentforce Platform, Agentic AI, AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Enterprise, Generative AI, Generative AI Tools, Public Sector Solutions, Salesforce, Salesforce Development Services, Salesforce Implementation Services, Salesforce Optimization, Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Technology0 Comments
is it real or is it gen-r-x
27Feb

Is it Real or is it Gen-r-X?

The Rise of AI-Generated Content: A Double-Edged Sword It began with a viral deepfake video of a celebrity singing an unexpected tune. Soon, political figures appeared to say things they never uttered. Before long, hyper-realistic AI-generated content flooded the internet, blurring the line between reality and fabrication. While AI-driven creativity unlocks endless possibilities, it also raises an urgent question: How can society discern truth in an era where anything can be convincingly fabricated? Enter SynthID, Google DeepMind’s pioneering solution designed to embed imperceptible watermarks into AI-generated images, offering a reliable method to verify authenticity. What Is SynthID, and Why Does It Matter? At its core, SynthID is an AI-powered watermarking tool that embeds and detects digital signatures in AI-generated images. Unlike traditional watermarks, which can be removed or altered, SynthID’s markers are nearly invisible to the human eye but detectable by specialized AI models. This innovation represents a significant step in combating AI-generated misinformation while preserving the integrity of creative AI applications. How SynthID Works SynthID’s technology operates in two critical phases: This method ensures that even if an image is slightly edited, resized, or filtered, the SynthID watermark remains intact—making it far more resilient than conventional watermarking techniques. SynthID for AI-Generated Text Large language models (LLMs) generate text one token at a time, where each token may represent a single character, word, or part of a phrase. The model predicts the next most likely token based on preceding words and probability scores assigned to potential options. For example, given the phrase “My favorite tropical fruits are __,” an LLM might predict tokens like “mango,” “lychee,” “papaya,” or “durian.” Each token receives a probability score. When multiple viable options exist, SynthID can adjust these probability scores—without compromising output quality—to embed a detectable signature. (Source: DeepMind) SynthID for AI-Generated Music SynthID converts an audio waveform—a one-dimensional representation of sound—into a spectrogram, a two-dimensional visualization of frequency changes over time. The digital watermark is embedded into this spectrogram before being converted back into an audio waveform. This process leverages audio properties to ensure the watermark remains inaudible to humans, preserving the listening experience. The watermark is robust against common modifications such as noise additions, MP3 compression, or tempo changes. SynthID can also scan audio tracks to detect watermarks at different points, helping determine if segments were generated by Lyria, Google’s advanced AI music model. (Source: DeepMind) The Urgent Need for Digital Watermarking in AI AI-generated content is already disrupting multiple industries: In this chaotic landscape, SynthID serves as a digital signature of truth, offering journalists, artists, regulators, and tech companies a crucial tool for transparency. Real-World Impact: How SynthID Is Being Used Today SynthID is already integrated into Google’s Imagen, a text-to-image AI model, and is being tested across industries: By embedding SynthID into digital content pipelines, these industries are fostering an ecosystem where AI-generated media is traceable, reducing misinformation risks. Challenges & Limitations: Is SynthID Foolproof? While groundbreaking, SynthID is not without challenges: Despite these limitations, SynthID lays the foundation for a future where AI-generated content can be reliably traced. The Future of AI Content Verification Google DeepMind’s SynthID is just the beginning. The battle against AI-generated misinformation may involve: As AI reshapes the digital world, tools like SynthID ensure innovation does not come at the cost of authenticity. The Thin Line Between Trust & Deception AI is a powerful tool, but without safeguards, it can become a weapon of misinformation. SynthID represents a bold step toward transparency, helping society navigate the blurred boundaries between real and artificial content. As the technology evolves, businesses, policymakers, and users must embrace solutions like SynthID to ensure AI enhances reality rather than distorting it. The next time an AI-generated image appears, one might ask: Is it real, or does it carry the invisible signature of SynthID? 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February 27, 2025in AI Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Tools, Google, Technology

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