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By Thorsten Bill

Bias in competitive and market analysis refers to the tendency to skew information or perceptions based on preconceived notions, leading to potentially inaccurate conclusions. This can include confirmation bias (favoring information that confirms existing beliefs), availability bias (relying on immediate examples), and anchoring bias (relying heavily on the first piece of information encountered). It’s crucial to be aware of these biases to ensure accurate and objective analysis.

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"Shaping the Future of Competitive/Market Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" - ICI’s Competitive Intelligence Conference (September 20, 2024) is THE premier event for professionals and practitioners who want to learn, share, and network with the best minds in the field of competitive and market intelligence.

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Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days is not only a thrilling adventure story, but also a source of inspiration for competitive intelligence (CI) professionals.

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By Thorsten Bill

Recently, the Harvard Business Review reported a case where a Competitive Intelligence (CI) Unit successfully uncovered essential information that might otherwise have been overlooked. The core message here is that AI is capable of delving into vast data repositories and providing insights, even beyond what seasoned CI professionals might recognize.

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In this powerful book, Neeraj Bali, an Indian Army veteran, and part if ICI’s faculty delves into the essence of building a robust company culture.

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By Thorsten Bill

This article is a part of a sequence of forthcoming evaluations designed to assess the practical application of chatbots in Competitive and Market Intelligence search tasks.

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Trade shows, conferences, and workshops serve as unparalleled platforms for CI professionals to gather valuable information. These events bring together industry leaders, innovators, and competitors under one roof, providing a unique opportunity to gain insights that would otherwise take months to compile..

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We asked Bing chat to come up with 50 jokes on Competitive and Market Intelligence and chose the 10 best ones. Do they make you laugh?

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By Arthurs Weiss (AWARE)

A big question for many CI / MI professionals is how to use the new LLM artificial intelligence software for CI/MI. One approach suggested is to use it for research but there have been multiple reports that what comes out is not particularly reliable – often the AI tool lies (or in technical terms, hallucinates). This seems to apply to all of them. My tests have asked for top CI authors or papers – and some suggestions don’t exist at all.

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Are you looking for a way to improve your skills and knowledge in Competitive and Market Intelligence (CI/MI)?
Do you want to learn from the best experts and practitioners in the field?
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