Author Archives: Richard Taylor
AI news in the UK this week: more help on offer, but SMEs still lagging
AI news in the UK this week. There is good news for small firms this week. Google and NatWest have teamed up with the Department for Business and Trade to …
Why are Micro Businesses Are Still Slow to Adopt AI?
So, why are micro businesses are still slow to adopt AI? AI has been in the spotlight again this week. The Financial Conduct Authority has promised to support innovation through …
How Micro Businesses Can Start Using AI Without Big Budgets
How Micro Businesses Can Start Using AI Without Big Budgets. AI is attracting headlines again. In the past week we have seen the launch of the Business AI Alliance to …
HeyGen Update: Faster Downloads, Better Results
HeyGen update: faster downloads and better results. When I first started experimenting with interactive avatars, I wasn’t sure how far the idea would go. But the series of blogs I …
Why UK SMEs Can’t Afford to Fall Behind on AI
Small businesses can’t afford to fall behind with AI. AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for tech giants. It is already reshaping the way small and medium-sized businesses …
Bringing Stories to Life Through Film
I’ve recently completed a short film for Gifford Community Woodland to mark their many years of community ownership. You can watch the full 7 minute film here: This is our …
Small Business? Just add AI for increased productivity and creativity
AI is no longer just for big tech companies. It’s quietly transforming the way small businesses work, from content creation and admin tasks to customer service and marketing. So if …
28 Languages and one chatbot that speaks them all
28 languages and one chatbot that speaks them all Following the success of my last video – where I demonstrated how my avatar chatbot could respond naturally in both French …
My AI chatbot speaks in many languages
When I first added an interactive AI chatbot to my website, I wanted it to reflect me—my voice, my tone, and the kind of helpful advice I give to small …
How I built my own AI avatar chatbot – a step by step video
If you’ve ever wondered how I built my own AI avatar chatbot – one that actually looks and sounds like you – then this video is for you. Recently, I …
AI wins for small businesses
Practical examples of delivering AI wins for small businesses – no jargon, just outcomes If you’re a sole trader or running a small business or a charity, chances are you’ve …
Why I embraced AI
In this short video, I explain the why I embraced AI. Not because it’s the latest tech trend and I tend to be an “early adopter”, but because it’s very …
