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ChandraKumar R Pillai

Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium

Top AI Voice | AI & Blockchain Expert | Tech Advisor | Leadership Insights

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Brussels
Speaking Topics: AI , IT Strategy , Enterprise Architecture and Blockchain

ChandraKumar R Pillai Points
Academic 0
Author 226
Influencer 147
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 373

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Areas of Expertise

Agile 30.43
AI 32.77
Analytics 39.04
Blockchain 42.31
Business Strategy
Cryptocurrency
Customer Experience 30.01
Digital Transformation
Emerging Technology 30.05
Entrepreneurship
Generative AI
HR 30.04
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IT Leadership
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Publications

16 Article/Blogs
Inside Meta’s AI Ambitions: How Midjourney Could Transform Social Media
Linkedln
August 26, 2025
Meta is making waves in the AI industry again. This time, it’s not just about in-house development or acquiring AI talent—Meta is partnering with Midjourney, the startup known for its advanced AI image and video generation technology.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

The Forgotten Birds Behind Today’s AI Breakthroughs
Linkedln
August 22, 2025
When we talk about Artificial Intelligence, most people think of big names like Sam Altman, Google DeepMind, or OpenAI. We hear about GPT models, self-driving cars, or AI beating humans at chess and Go.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Self-Improving AI Explained: Productivity Boost or Pandora’s Box?
Linkedln
August 12, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg has a bold vision — AI that’s smarter than humans. And according to him, the key ingredient isn’t just human talent… it’s AI that can improve itself.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

AI Agents Are Coming — But Who’s Writing Their Rulebook?
Linkedln
August 11, 2025
AI agents are no longer just answering questions — they’re starting to take action for us. They can now send emails, write documents, update spreadsheets, or even talk to other AI agents.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Trusting AI with Welfare: Amsterdam’s Story of Hope and Caution
Linkedln
June 11, 2025
In an age where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming public services, the city of Amsterdam attempted something bold and risky. It sought to use AI to make welfare systems more fair, efficient, and transparent. The project, called Smart Check, was built with all the right intentions—and with nearly every responsible AI practice applied. Yet, it failed. Why?

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Tags: AI, Analytics

AI Sketching Gets Human: How Claude 3.5 and MIT Are Redefining Expression
Linkedln
June 09, 2025
In an age where AI models are creating poems, analyzing contracts, and generating entire software systems, a quiet yet significant leap is happening in the world of drawing. No, not hyper-realistic paintings or polished 3D models—but raw, intuitive, human-style sketches. Think stick figures, arrows, rectangles... the kind of doodles we scribble to explain an idea to a friend or map out a new product feature on a whiteboard.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Claude Goes Googling: Anthropic’s AI Can Now Surf the Web
Linkedln
May 08, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is evolving fast—and Anthropic just took a big step forward.

On May 7, Anthropic launched a brand-new API that allows its Claude AI models to search the internet in real time. This is big news for developers, businesses, and anyone building AI-powered tools that need fresh, accurate, and contextual information.

In a world where most AI models are lo

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

AI Doom vs. Tech Optimism: Why 2024 Changed the Narrative
Linkedln
January 03, 2025
For years, technologists and scientists warned us of the catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems—risks ranging from mass human extinction to AI manipulation by the powerful. These concerns, often labeled as “AI doom,” gained mainstream attention in 2023 with calls for regulation and safety measures.

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OpenAI’s Transition to Profit: What It Means for the Future of AI
Linkedln
December 31, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, few debates are as heated or consequential as the current dispute over OpenAI ’s proposed transition to a for-profit entity. What began as a nonprofit mission to ensure AI benefits humanity has now drawn the attention of tech leaders, nonprofit organizations, and even state and federal lawmakers.

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Tags: Agile, Analytics, Blockchain

What’s Next for OpenAI After Brundage’s Exit? Examining the Leadership Shake-Up
Linkedln
December 28, 2024
On October 23, 2024, Miles Brundage, a prominent policy researcher and senior adviser at OpenAI ’s AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) readiness team, announced his departure from the organization. Brundage’s exit comes at a time of significant shifts at OpenAI, which has seen a number of high-profile leaders leave the company in recent months.

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Tags: Agile, Analytics, Blockchain

Tülu 3: The Open-Source Revolution in AI Post-Training
Linkedln
November 23, 2024
Artificial Intelligence has transformed industries, but one challenge persists: bridging the gap between small developers and tech giants. In a world dominated by Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, the open-source community often finds itself at a disadvantage. But change is in the air!

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Boosting Manufacturing Efficiency: EthonAI's AI Solutions and $16.5M Raise
LinkedIn
September 01, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. Recently, Swiss startup EthonAI made headlines by raising $16.5 million in funding. This significant investment highlights the growing interest and confidence in AI-driven manufacturing solutions.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Transforming Industries with Mistral's New SDK for AI Fine-Tuning
Linkedln
June 07, 2024
Fine-tuning is a critical process in AI model development. It allows developers to take a pre-trained model and adapt it to specific tasks or domains by training it further on a targeted dataset. This process not only enhances the model's performance in the desired area but also ensures that it can generate more relevant and accurate outputs.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Fear of AI Replacing Jobs or Public Safety Concerns: Unraveling the Motive Behind the Waymo Self-Driving Vehicle Attack in San Francisco
LinkedIn
February 14, 2024
In a shocking turn of events, a Waymo self-driving vehicle was vandalized and set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco recently. This incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has raised concerns about public hostility toward autonomous vehicles.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Autonomous Vehicles

ChatGPT Revolution: Bringing GPTs into Conversations with a Simple '@'
LinkedIn
February 03, 2024
Get ready to dive into the latest innovation in AI-driven conversations. OpenAI is taking a giant leap forward by allowing ChatGPT users to directly invoke GPTs within their chats, making conversations smarter and more insightful.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain

Bill Gates Believes in Humanoid Robots: What Does This Mean for the Future?
LinkedIn
January 30, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of robotics, there's a heated debate taking center stage, and it's all about humanoid robots. While this topic has been around for decades, recent developments have brought it back into the spotlight, thanks to startups like 1X and Figure , alongside industry giants like Tesla , diving headfirst into the humanoid realm.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Robotics

200 Author Newsletters
AI’s Water Footprint Could Double by 2028 – Are We Ready?
Linkedln
September 16, 2025
Behind every ChatGPT query, image generation, or AI-driven service lies a data center—a massive warehouse of servers that run hot and need cooling. Keeping those servers from overheating requires huge amounts of water.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Barbie Gets AI – But What Happens to Children’s Imagination?
Linkedln
September 04, 2025
When Pixar’s Toy Story hit theaters, Randy Newman’s song “You Got a Friend in Me” captured something magical: the deep bond between children and their toys. Whether it’s a teddy bear, a doll, or a set of Lego bricks, toys have always lived in the middle ground between imagination and reality. They were never alive, but they felt alive because children poured their feelings into them.

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The Integrity Gap: AI’s Biggest Risk and Opportunity
Linkedln
September 03, 2025
Think about it—AI agents are no longer just answering questions. They’re booking flights, executing financial transactions, running workflows, and even making medical or legal decisions. That means their mistakes aren’t just typos in a chatbot—they can ripple through industries and lives.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Can AI Be a Real Coder? Researchers Say “Not Yet”
Linkedln
September 02, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword in the world of software development. Every developer today knows (and probably uses) tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI assistants to autocomplete code, explain errors, or even generate entire functions.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

ChatGPT Go, Local Teams, and AI in India: What Professionals Must Know
Linkedln
August 28, 2025
OpenAI has just made one of the most significant moves in its global expansion strategy by announcing its first office in India, located in New Delhi. This step comes shortly after the launch of ChatGPT Go, a plan tailored specifically for Indian users at an affordable ₹399 per month (~$4.75). But what does this expansion really signify for India, for the AI ecosystem, and for businesses and developers across the country? Let’s dive deep.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Romance, Racism & AI: Inside Meta’s Leaked Guidelines
Linkedln
August 16, 2025
If accurate, these revelations show that Meta’s AI policies — approved by legal, public policy, engineering teams, and even its chief ethicist — went far beyond what most users would consider acceptable.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Why GPT-5’s Biggest Gamble Isn’t in Code — It’s in Medicine
Linkedln
August 15, 2025
When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveiled GPT-5 last week, he didn’t just call it an upgrade. He compared the responsibility of building it to the weight felt by the creators of the atom bomb. That’s a dramatic analogy. It sets the stage for big expectations — the kind that make the tech world hold its breath.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

GPT-5 Explained: Smarter, Faster, Safer AI for Work and Life
Linkedln
August 08, 2025
If you thought GPT-4o was impressive, think again — GPT-5 is a leap forward in reasoning, coding, health advice, and creative collaboration. It’s not just a smarter chatbot; it’s a unified system that knows when to respond quickly and when to “think” longer, giving you more accurate and thoughtful answers.

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OpenAI Opens the Door: Apache-Licensed AI Models You Can Run on Your Laptop
Linkedln
August 06, 2025
For years, OpenAI was known for not being open. Since the release of GPT-3 in 2020, the company shifted from its early open-source stance to a proprietary, API-driven business model. This approach made OpenAI billions, but it also drew criticism from developers, researchers, and governments who wanted more transparency.

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Rushed to Market? Why Veo 3 Shows the Risks of Releasing AI Too Early
Linkedln
August 01, 2025
When Google launched its latest video-generating AI model, Veo 3, in May 2025, it promised to revolutionize how creatives produce hyper-realistic videos. With its ability to generate synchronized sounds and dialogue, the upgrade was hailed as a leap forward—one that Academy Award–nominated director Darren Aronofsky even used to create a short film.

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AGI, Hallucinations & Hype: The Real State of AI in 2025
Linkedln
July 28, 2025
AI is not just another tech trend anymore. It’s everywhere — in our apps, businesses, homes, and even our governments. But how well do we actually understand it? At SXSW London, Will Douglas Heaven gave a talk titled “Five Things You Need to Know About AI”, offering a much-needed reality check.

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Before AI and Boston Dynamics—There Was Armatron
Linkedln
July 23, 2025
In a world powered by AI and robotic arms that assist in surgeries, drive warehouses, and build cars, it might surprise you to learn that one of the most profound inspirations for today’s roboticists was not a high-tech invention—but a $31.95 toy from the 1980s.

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Mushrooms, Mental Health, and Machines: The Rise of AI Trip Therapy
Linkedln
July 22, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving tech world, we’re seeing a fascinating intersection between two rising trends: the use of AI as a therapy tool, and the growing mainstream embrace of psychedelics for mental health. But what happens when people combine the two?

Some are now using AI chatbots as "trip sitters" during intense psychedelic experiences. Instead of a trained therapist or sober friend, they’re turning to apps like ChatGPT for emotional support. It sounds futuristic—maybe even revolutionary.

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The EU’s New Safety Rules for AI Models: What You Must Do Now
Linkedln
July 18, 2025
That’s why the EU’s Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models includes an entire chapter on Safety and Security — and it’s not just a recommendation. It’s a roadmap for how to build, deploy, and maintain AI responsibly in a world that’s watching closely.

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7.5 Million Artists Used Glaze. Now AI Can Strip It Away.
Linkedln
July 15, 2025
Over the past two years, tools like Glaze and Nightshade gave artists a way to fight back. These tools “poisoned” artwork in subtle ways, confusing AI models and preventing them from copying an artist’s style or content. For many, this was a beacon of hope—a technical shield while waiting for legal protections to catch up.

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Data + AI: The Merger Every Tech Leader Should See Coming
Linkedln
July 09, 2025
“There is a complete reset in how data is managed and flows around the enterprise. If people want to seize the AI imperative, they have to redo their data platforms in a big way.”

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

AI-Powered Influence: The Future of Social Media Growth Is Here
Linkedln
July 08, 2025
Growing a social media presence today—especially on visual-first platforms like Instagram—is no longer a game of posting beautiful photos and hoping for the best. It’s about consistency, engagement, personalization, and more recently… artificial intelligence (AI).

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AI in the IDE Was Just the Beginning — Now Cursor Lives Everywhere
Linkedln
July 05, 2025
Imagine telling an AI agent to build a new feature or fix a bug — and it just does it.

No IDE. No lines of code. No back-and-forth.

Just a single message from your browser or Slack, and the task is already underway.

This isn’t a vision of the distant future — it’s happening right now with Cursor, the viral AI-powered coding editor built by Anysphere. And the company just made its next big move.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

Can AI Transcribe Music Better Than Musicians? Songscription Thinks So
Linkedln
July 04, 2025
Imagine listening to a beautiful melody, and with just a click, transforming that song into sheet music — tailored for your instrument, your skill level, and your performance needs.

That’s no longer science fiction. It’s Songscription — a new AI-powered startup that might just revolutionize how musicians everywhere engage with music creation and learning.

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Tags: AI, Analytics, Blockchain

How Clio Is Merging AI and Law — And What It Means for the Industry
Linkedln
July 02, 2025
In one of the most significant deals in the legal software space, Clio, the Canadian legal practice management firm, announced its $1 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of vLex, a global legal data intelligence powerhouse. The deal isn’t just about merging companies — it’s about rewriting the rules of legal practice for the AI era.

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AI Is Advancing Fast—But Are We Evaluating It Right?
Linkedln
June 25, 2025
Every time a new AI model is released—whether it’s from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or DeepSeek—it comes with glowing reports, bold benchmark scores, and comparisons that make it sound better than the last one.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: We don’t really know how good these models are.

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Dirty Talk and Chatbots: The Silent AI Problem No One's Talking About
Linkedln
June 21, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is getting smarter, more engaging, and—according to new research—sometimes a little too friendly.

Recent studies have shown that some AI chatbots, especially general-purpose large language models (LLMs), can be surprisingly easy to persuade into sexually explicit conversations, even when they start by refusing.

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AI, Anxiety, and Pokémon: What Happens When Machines Get 'Stressed'
Linkedln
June 18, 2025
In a light-hearted yet insightful experiment, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and Anthropic’s Claude took on the nostalgic world of Pokémon Red/Blue — the beloved 1990s video game — and the results revealed something deeper than just gameplay performance. As AI models take on increasingly complex real-world tasks, observing their behavior in a controlled yet dynamic environment like a game can offer surprising insights into how these systems "think."

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Beyond the Hype: What Apple’s AI Announcements Really Mean
Linkedln
June 14, 2025
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 might have dialed back the hype around “Apple Intelligence,” but the tech giant still made several quiet yet strategic AI-related announcements. This year, the focus was on refining user experience, adding intelligence behind the scenes, and empowering developers with AI frameworks. While some hailed it as a thoughtful evolution, others felt it lacked the boldness of competitors in the AI space.

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AI in the Military: Who Tests the Testers?
Linkedln
June 12, 2025
On May 28, a quiet but shocking move by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sent waves through the defense and AI communities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a massive cut to the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOTE)—the very team that makes sure AI-powered military systems are safe and actually work before they’re used in the real world.

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1 Book Award
Can We Trust AI Benchmarks? OpenAI’s Secret Funding Sparks Debate
Linkedln
January 24, 2025
Can AI benchmarks truly be unbiased? That’s the burning question after a recent revelation about Epoch AI, a nonprofit developing math benchmarks for AI models. OpenAI, one of the leading AI firms, was revealed as a funder of the FrontierMath benchmark—a detail that wasn’t made public until much later.

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Top AI Voice
LinkedIn
February 01, 2024

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1 Influencer Newsletter
AI Daily Nutshell
LinkedIn
August 01, 2024

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Location: Remote or Hybrid    Fees: Volunteer Services for Startups

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I am eager to join your Advisory Board, bringing over 21 years of IT industry experience alongside a robust educational background with a Master’s in Computer Science and an MBA from a prestigious global business school. My confidence in effectively contributing to your organization is grounded in a career dedicated to harnessing technology for business enhancement.
My professional journey has covered a broad spectrum of IT disciplines, including strategic planning, system architecture, project management, and leading digital transformations. The strategic insights I've developed through my MBA further enhance my ability to provide valuable perspectives on a range of technological and business challenges.

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Leverage over two decades of comprehensive IT expertise to elevate your startup or SME. With a rich background spanning roles such as IT Advisor, IT Strategist, Enterprise Architect, and Project & Program Management, I offer a depth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. My educational foundation includes an MBA from IE Business School and a Master's in Computer Science from MG University, equipping me with both technical prowess and strategic acumen.
As a recognized expert in AI & Blockchain technologies and the author of the daily newsletter "AI in Nutshell," I bring the latest insights and trends directly to your business. My advisory service is designed to provide startups and scaleups with strategic guidance in areas including technology adoption, architectural design, project execution, and leadership development.

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