Spring

Happy Spring!
“Why AI Sucks….”

AI can harm businesses through high implementation costs, data privacy risks, and “hallucinations” that damage brand reputation.

Key Reasons AI is Bad for Many Businesses:

  • Financial Drain and Poor ROI
  • High Risk of Errors (Hallucinations)
  • Data Security and Privacy Issues
  • Loss of Customer Trust and Personalization
  • Legal and Ethical Liabilities
  • Implementation Challenges
  • Dependency on External Vendors
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These factors show that without proper strategy and oversight, AI can cause severe operational and financial harm.
**This article was generated by AI. Yes, Really!

Be conservative with your use of AI, not everything AI generates is accurate and some information is pure fiction (fake!). PLEASE read everything you or your staff creates with AI before you publish! Citations, Quotes and Stated Facts can be generated by AI based on popular data on the web, and not reality. Dependancy on AI at this time can be detrimental to your business operations. Use AI wisely and it can improve efficiency.

lunchlearn NEIS

April 15 at River’s Casino, Schenectady from 11:30a-2:30p

Lunch and Learn: AI | Cybersecurity for Public Sector Leaders

Join Northeast IS for an Exclusive Lunch & Learn: Secure – Connect – Grow, focused on AI-powered communication tools, cybersecurity, and modern security technologies for municipalities and schools. With 40+ years of experience, Northeast IS brings together experts from WatchGuard, Intermedia, and 3XLogic to share practical insights and strategies designed for today’s technology challenges.

Albany NETWORKING 📅 Events

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4/3 Networking @ Night + Friends of SPAC Happy Hour (Register)
4/8 The Brien Center Networking and Training Night – Free Event – Free CEUs (Register)
4/14 Women’s Business Council: The Power of Versatility (Register)
4/15 April Better Business Breakfast- Guest (Register)
4/16 Meet and Greet Networking Event Hosted by The VBC and ESU VMRC (Register)
4/23 Thrive Together: Women in Business | Spring Mixer (Register)
5/14 Monthly Networking Mixer at The Canopy (Register)

Albany Job Fair 2026 Dates:

April 22, May 13, June 17,

July 15, Sept 9, Oct 7 at HIE Latham

& Nov 7 at Empire State Plaza, Albany

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Enjoy the Sunshine!!

Darcy 🙂