Entries by Niall McCarthy

How To Guarantee AI Assistant Sovereignty

Introduction AI Assistant Sovereignty refers to the comprehensive control and independence an organization or entity maintains over its AI systems, ensuring they operate according to local values, regulations, and strategic interests without undue external dependencies. In the context of open source AI developments, this concept takes on critical importance as it enables true autonomy while […]

What is HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) In Social Services?

Introduction Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) is a collaborative artificial intelligence approach that integrates human oversight, judgment, and intervention at critical stages of AI-powered systems. In social services, HITL represents a framework where AI systems support but do not replace human decision-making in areas affecting vulnerable populations, including child welfare, elderly care, and social benefit allocation. What is […]

What is HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) for an AI Assistant?

Introduction Artificial intelligence assistants are powerful but imperfect. Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) embeds human expertise at critical points of an AI assistant’s life cycle – training, deployment, and post-deployment oversight – to keep the system accurate, safe, ethical, and compliant. This in-depth guide explains what HITL means in practice, why it matters, how to design it, and […]

How Does An App Builder Without Code Limit Citizen Developers?

Introduction Modern no-code platforms promise drag-and-drop simplicity, yet every visual shortcut masks technical depth. When non-programmers step into software creation, the platform’s own guardrails can become fences that hamper innovation, scale, and governance. Below is a detailed examination – spanning technical, organizational, and strategic dimensions – of how these constraints shape two pivotal personas: the […]

How Citizen Developers Improve Their No Code App Builder Skills

Introduction The no-code app builder market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the global market valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 44.3 billion by 20341. Within this rapidly expanding ecosystem, citizen developers – non-technical employees who create applications using low-code and no-code platforms – are becoming instrumental in driving organizational […]

How AI App Builders Use LLM Technology

Introduction The landscape of application development has been fundamentally transformed by the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into AI app builders. These platforms leverage sophisticated AI technologies to democratize app creation, enabling business technologists and citizen developers to build intelligent applications without extensive coding knowledge. This comprehensive report explores how AI app builders utilize […]

What Can AI App Builders Do To Give HITL Meaning?

Introduction Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) has become a critical paradigm for creating trustworthy, effective AI applications. However, many AI app builders implement HITL in superficial ways that fail to capture its true potential. To make HITL meaningful, AI app builders must move beyond tokenistic human involvement and create systems that genuinely leverage human intelligence to enhance AI […]

Can Business Technologists Learn Any No-Code App Builder?

Introduction Business technologists represent a pivotal evolution in modern organizations, bridging the traditional gap between technical expertise and business acumen. The question of whether they can master no-code app builders is particularly relevant as enterprises increasingly seek agile, cost-effective solutions to their digital transformation challenges. Defining the Business Technologist Role A business technologist is fundamentally […]

How Business Technologists Can Encourage Open-Source AI

Introduction Business technologists play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and business value, making them uniquely positioned to drive open-source AI adoption within enterprises. As AI becomes increasingly critical for competitive advantage, business technologists can leverage open-source solutions to democratize AI access, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation across their organizations. Strategic Advantages […]

Top AI Application Generator Failings

Introduction AI-powered “no-code/low-code” app builders and code-generation assistants promise speed and democratization, yet real-world use exposes persistent weaknesses that limit their fitness for serious production work. 1. Insecure, Fragile Code NYU’s landmark study of GitHub Copilot found  about 40% of suggestions vulnerable to CWE-listed issues such as SQL injection and deserialization flaws. A 2025 empirical […]