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Games People Play

I’ve got you profiled in the first five minutes. By Al O’Grady

hen people ask me what I do for a living I tell them I turn cards, I move chips and I count to 21. After an interesting glance, I tell them I am a blackjack dealer and it’s not work. I also tell them the real work comes from standing for eight hours, dealing with jerks and also dealing with boredom. Let’s focus on the mind games.

Intellectual Property and Generative AI

How do we safeguard the rights of the creative community? By Raymond Chan

Rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked both excitement and concern within the creative industries. While AI-powered tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach art, music, and other forms of creative expression, there are growing concerns about the potential impact on intellectual property rights and the role of human creators.
 

Do Casinos Cheat?

Despite what you may think, the fix isn’t in. By Al O’Grady

Is a blackjack dealer I often hear comments from players that the “fix” is in. Really? Do casinos actually cheat, or could it be that the odds of probabilities are working itself out? At the casino I work at we have continuous shufflers at the blackjack table. The continuous shuffler is a subject for an article unto itself in the future, but today I would like to focus on the notion that the game is not on the up and up.

The role of humans in AI-driven businesses

From Autopilot to Co-Pilot. By Raymond Chan

Think of AI as a supersmart  helper that can do amazing things for your business. It can handle tasks quickly, learn from data and even make some decisions. But just like a train needs a driver, AI needs people to set the tracks. When we build tools that let us control AI, we can use it to make our businesses stronger and ready for anything.

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