Entries by Niall McCarthy

How An AI Proprietary License Can Damage Sovereignty

Introduction Eroding true digital sovereignty while offering the illusion of autonomy In the race for artificial intelligence supremacy, the battle lines are no longer drawn solely by computing power or dataset size but by the legal frameworks that govern them. For nations and enterprises alike, the promise of “open” AI often masks a precarious reality: […]

Vibe Coding and Citizen Development

Introduction The emergence of vibe coding has captivated the software development community with its promise of democratized application creation. Coined by Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, this approach allows users to describe their desired functionality in natural language while artificial intelligence generates the underlying code. For organizations struggling with developer shortages and mounting IT backlogs, […]

Danger Of Vibe Coding For Enterprise Computer Software

Introduction The software development world has been captivated by a seductive new paradigm. Vibe coding, a term coined by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, promises to revolutionize how we build applications by allowing developers to describe desired functionality in natural language while large language models generate the underlying code. Proponents celebrate productivity gains […]

The Philosophical Underpinnings of a Human AI Alignment Platform

Introduction The emergence of artificial intelligence as a transformative force in enterprise systems and society demands a fundamental rethinking of how humans and machines collaborate. A Human/AI Alignment platform represents more than a technological infrastructure – it embodies a philosophical commitment to ensuring that artificial intelligence systems operate in harmony with human values, intentions, and […]

The Enterprise Systems Group And Human Centric IT

Introduction The Enterprise Systems Group stands at a pivotal intersection where technology meets organizational purpose. Rather than viewing information systems merely as technical infrastructure, forward-thinking Enterprise Systems Groups recognize their fundamental responsibility to create systems that amplify human potential, support organizational democracy, and enable sustainable value creation. This transformation from technology-centric to human-centric approaches requires […]

Supplier Relationship Management Sovereignty And Agentic AI

Introduction The architecture of global commerce is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Supply chains, once linear sequences of transactions, have evolved into complex digital ecosystems where data flows across borders, relationships span continents, and decisions must be made at machine speed. In this environment, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) sovereignty has emerged as a critical strategic imperative […]

Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management with Agentic AI

Introduction This technology fundamentally redefines how enterprises manage their most valuable external partnerships Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands at a critical inflection point. As organizations navigate increasingly complex supply chains, volatile geopolitical landscapes, and mounting operational demands, traditional procurement approaches struggle to keep pace with market realities. Agentic AI represents a transformative shift from reactive, […]

Agentic AI Roles in Customer Resource Management

Introduction The landscape of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has shifted fundamentally in 2025. We have moved beyond the era of passive chatbots and rule-based automation into the age of Agentic AI. Unlike their predecessors, these agents possess reasoning capabilities, autonomy, and the ability to execute complex, multi-step workflows without constant human oversight. For enterprise leaders […]

Agentic AI and Enterprise System Utopia (Sketch)

Introduction Imagine a world where your entire enterprise runs on autonomous agents – digital beings that think, decide, and act without asking you for permission every five seconds. Where spreadsheets manage themselves, workflows orchestrate themselves, and customer complaints resolve themselves before the customer realizes they should be angry. Where the phrase “let me loop back […]

Agentic AI Sovereignty in Customer Resource Management

Introduction The convergence of agentic artificial intelligence and Customer Relationship Management systems represents a fundamental transformation in how organizations manage customer data, automate business processes, and maintain strategic autonomy. As enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents capable of autonomous decision-making and complex task execution within CRM environments, the question of sovereignty has emerged as a mission-critical […]