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What Our AI Football Prediction Challenge Teaches Us About Humans, Data and Uncertainty
How KnowNow’s AI World Cup Prediction Challenge uses AI football data analysis to compare humans, AI models, structured data and uncertainty in football score predictions.
AI Courses Summer 2026
AI Courses and Training in 2026: Our Recommendations A Clear Pathway from Foundations to Advanced Skills Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche technical subject. In 2026, AI is rapidly becoming a core workplace skill. The conversation has shifted from: “What is...
What Happens When Students Explore Air Quality Through Real Data?
EarthMuseum Learn has been featured by IQAir for its innovative approach to environmental education. Discover how The Earth Museum’s Air We Breathe programme combines real-world air quality data, interactive mapping and storytelling to help students investigate environmental challenges through evidence, exploration and place-based learning.
Vibe Coding and the Illusion of Completeness
People who would never previously have considered themselves software developers are now building real systems using AI-assisted tools like Claude Code, Codex, OpenWebUI, and Ollama. In this article, David Patterson reflects on how “vibe coding” is changing software development, why polished output can create an illusion of completeness, and why architecture, validation, data management, and engineering discipline still matter more than ever.
Smart Building Operations: Turning Data into Action with a Digital Twin
Smart building operations are about more than collecting data. Discover how connecting data, insight, and digital twin technology helps estates teams improve performance, comfort, and efficiency.
Digital Outcomes 7
KnowNow Information is a Digital Outcomes 7 supplier specialising in AI, data and digital services. We help public sector organisations deliver efficient, data-driven outcomes and support prime contractors with specialist expertise.
Why AI Projects Fail: The Real Problem Isn’t the Models
Most organisations don’t have an AI problem – they have an integration problem. Models are improving, but fragmented data, disconnected systems, and lack of trust are holding real-world adoption back.
AI Courses and Training in 2026
AI courses and training in 2026 are more accessible than ever. Start with free UK Government AI foundations, attend practical workshops, and progress to advanced technical programmes.
Digital Outcomes 7 Framework
KnowNow Information has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Outcomes 7 framework, providing AI, data engineering and digital specialist services to the public sector.
AI Assistants for Social Good: Lessons from Street Support Network
Street Support Network’s new AI assistant is doing more than guiding people to help — it’s exposing service gaps, revealing blind spots, and supporting systemic change. Built with IBM Watsonx Assistant and co-produced through frequent collaboration, this project shows how AI assistants can evolve from simple chat tools into vital infrastructure for social good.
Unlocking Business Potential with AI: A Strategic Approach
AI is no longer futuristic, it’s a business capability. This article explores a three-stage approach to adoption, lessons from the Promodo AI Manifesto, and why data management is the foundation for success.
The Listening City: From AI Systems to Human Systems – FutureWatch 4
In the race to build smart cities, the real intelligence lies with citizens. This article explores how empathy, AI, and listening systems can transform urban life, drawing lessons from Expo City Dubai and opportunities for UK councils and developers.
Google’s £5 Billion UK Investment: What It Tells Us About AI’s Future
Google’s £5 billion investment in UK AI infrastructure is more than a business decision — it signals the nation’s role as a global AI hub. With new data centres, cloud expansion, and thousands of jobs, this commitment highlights both opportunity and responsibility: to build AI that is ethical, sustainable, and widely beneficial.
AI Courses 2025
AI Courses 2025: What KnowNow Recommends This is a collection of the most useful and accessible AI resources we’ve come across at KnowNow, things we’ve either taken ourselves, shared with clients, or found genuinely helpful. Whether you're a business leader, team...
AI and Decision Support: Why Augmentation Beats Replacement
Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your decision-making processes, providing insights and efficiencies that drive success.In today's fast-paced digital landscape, artificial intelligence has emerged as a critical focus for organizations across all...