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Building Your Private AI: A Business Leader's Guide
Unlock the Future of AI—Securely.
In a world where innovation and privacy often seem at odds, Building Your Private AI delivers a groundbreaking guide for business leaders ready to harness the full power of artificial intelligence—without compromising on data security or ethical standards.
Written by Daniel Jacobs, this comprehensive and visionary playbook reveals how Private AI is transforming industries—from finance and healthcare to logistics and manufacturing. Whether you're a CEO, CIO, or entrepreneur, this book equips you with the insights and strategies to deploy AI that is secure, compliant, and built for the future.
Private AI is the key to sustainable, secure innovationHow to choose the right AI framework for your businessCase studies from UPS, Mayo Clinic, Tesla, and moreThe role of federated learning, secure enclaves, and quantum-resistant encryptionA step-by-step roadmap for implementation and scalingStrategies for ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and workforce readinessWith practical tools and real-world examples, this is not just a tech manual—it's a strategic imperative. If you're looking to protect your data, outpace your competitors, and build a trusted AI foundation, this book is your guide.
The AI revolution is here. Will your business lead it—or fall behind?
In a world where innovation and privacy often seem at odds, Building Your Private AI delivers a groundbreaking guide for business leaders ready to harness the full power of artificial intelligence—without compromising on data security or ethical standards.
Written by Daniel Jacobs, this comprehensive and visionary playbook reveals how Private AI is transforming industries—from finance and healthcare to logistics and manufacturing. Whether you're a CEO, CIO, or entrepreneur, this book equips you with the insights and strategies to deploy AI that is secure, compliant, and built for the future.
Private AI is the key to sustainable, secure innovationHow to choose the right AI framework for your businessCase studies from UPS, Mayo Clinic, Tesla, and moreThe role of federated learning, secure enclaves, and quantum-resistant encryptionA step-by-step roadmap for implementation and scalingStrategies for ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and workforce readinessWith practical tools and real-world examples, this is not just a tech manual—it's a strategic imperative. If you're looking to protect your data, outpace your competitors, and build a trusted AI foundation, this book is your guide.
The AI revolution is here. Will your business lead it—or fall behind?
139 pages, Hardcover
Published May 21, 2025
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July 9, 2025
Harnessing AI’s potential – integrating AI responsibly and effectively
Author Daniel Jacobs, Chief Information Officer and advisor to private equity firms and multinationals, delivers the value of this book in the Foreword by Kieran Gilmurray: ‘Artificial Intelligence is not a distant vision of the future; it is defining technology of our time…As AI grows more powerful, so does the need to address its ethical, security, and privacy challenges.’ Jacobs’ concept for establishing this need - Private AI!
Although this informative book is designed for business leaders, providing information for building AI capabilities that are not only technically sound but also ethically aligned, operationally scalable, and boardroom-ready, the guidance is so sound that for everyone who is curious about how AI works this book is an eye opener. By adding case studies from companies like Tesla, Mayo Clinic, UPS and Siemens that show how secure AI is being done right, Jacobs stimulates thinking and in doing so he provides insights into both the technological and organizational dimensions of Private AI implementation. His book serves as a playbook for businesses seeking to integrate AI responsibly and effectively. Very valuable!
Author Daniel Jacobs, Chief Information Officer and advisor to private equity firms and multinationals, delivers the value of this book in the Foreword by Kieran Gilmurray: ‘Artificial Intelligence is not a distant vision of the future; it is defining technology of our time…As AI grows more powerful, so does the need to address its ethical, security, and privacy challenges.’ Jacobs’ concept for establishing this need - Private AI!
Although this informative book is designed for business leaders, providing information for building AI capabilities that are not only technically sound but also ethically aligned, operationally scalable, and boardroom-ready, the guidance is so sound that for everyone who is curious about how AI works this book is an eye opener. By adding case studies from companies like Tesla, Mayo Clinic, UPS and Siemens that show how secure AI is being done right, Jacobs stimulates thinking and in doing so he provides insights into both the technological and organizational dimensions of Private AI implementation. His book serves as a playbook for businesses seeking to integrate AI responsibly and effectively. Very valuable!
July 10, 2025
I learned a lot reading "Building Your Private AI" by Daniel Jacobs. At first, I thought it might be too technical or hard to understand, but the author explained things clearly, and I found it really interesting. This book is about how businesses can use AI in a safe and smart way. I think that’s really helpful because not every business is the same.
I also enjoyed reading the real life stories from companies like Tesla and the Mayo Clinic. It was cool to see how different businesses are using AI to solve problems while still protecting their information. These stories helped me understand how all the tech stuff can actually be used in the real world.
The part about ethical AI was also important to me. The book explains that companies should not only focus on speed or profit but also on doing things the right way. I agree with that. It’s important to use AI in a fair and responsible way. Trust is very important, for customers, business partners, and everyone working with AI.
I also enjoyed reading the real life stories from companies like Tesla and the Mayo Clinic. It was cool to see how different businesses are using AI to solve problems while still protecting their information. These stories helped me understand how all the tech stuff can actually be used in the real world.
The part about ethical AI was also important to me. The book explains that companies should not only focus on speed or profit but also on doing things the right way. I agree with that. It’s important to use AI in a fair and responsible way. Trust is very important, for customers, business partners, and everyone working with AI.
July 12, 2025
A helpful book
Daniel Jacobs is a tech strategist who has penned “Building your Private AI” to help people understand the importance of using AI in business. It also mentions the necessity to protect their privacy, security and ethics in business.
Knowing about digital issues is important but people should learn how to protect from possible dangers in the field. This book provides business people with strategic roadmaps and guides to lead digital transformation with confidence, security and clarity of vision.
It’s a well-written, helpful book with interesting ideas to put into practice for those people who have a business or for leaders of any company. Everything is explained with examples that help readers understand the nitty-gritty of the book. I recommend it.
Daniel Jacobs is a tech strategist who has penned “Building your Private AI” to help people understand the importance of using AI in business. It also mentions the necessity to protect their privacy, security and ethics in business.
Knowing about digital issues is important but people should learn how to protect from possible dangers in the field. This book provides business people with strategic roadmaps and guides to lead digital transformation with confidence, security and clarity of vision.
It’s a well-written, helpful book with interesting ideas to put into practice for those people who have a business or for leaders of any company. Everything is explained with examples that help readers understand the nitty-gritty of the book. I recommend it.
July 13, 2025
Building Your Private AI by Daniel J. Jacobs is an essential read for business leaders who want to harness the power of AI without compromising privacy, ethics, or trust. Unlike many technical deep-dives, this book speaks the language of the C-suite—clarifying how to implement AI responsibly and strategically in real-world business environments. Jacobs combines sharp insights from innovation leaders like Tesla and the Mayo Clinic with actionable frameworks that are practical and forward-thinking. I appreciated the balance between technical awareness and high-level strategy. This is about building systems that align with compliance, customer trust, and long-term vision. A must-have manual for navigating today’s AI revolution with clarity and a moral compass.
July 11, 2025
AI has come to stay, and that cannot be denied. In this book, author Jacobs educates us, using accessible language, on how to integrate technology properly into our lives.
I consider the book particularly meant for leaders or supervisors, and managers. Even though I am not one of them, I found it particularly interesting to incorporate artificial intelligence also into my daily activities in the company where I work.
With Building Your Private AI, the author offers us a transformative approach for re-envisioning AI. Accessible, the book opens minds.
This is an essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity and work.
I consider the book particularly meant for leaders or supervisors, and managers. Even though I am not one of them, I found it particularly interesting to incorporate artificial intelligence also into my daily activities in the company where I work.
With Building Your Private AI, the author offers us a transformative approach for re-envisioning AI. Accessible, the book opens minds.
This is an essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity and work.
July 15, 2025
Building Your Private AI has been written specifically for business owners who are wanting to use AI to their advantage in a safe and ethical manner. Before reading this book, I was not aware that an AI environment can be made for a single, specific business company in a manner that has that company’s data kept secure in a completely exclusive way. The book is well-structured. I like the fact that every chapter ends with a summary as well as key takeaways. This helps one integrate the advice. There is also a very useful glossary at the end of the volume. It explains key terms that are used in the book. This is a very helpful guide.
July 16, 2025
This book is simply amazing and I consider it a must have for any organization. Every day we are hearing news about artificial intelligence and how it could substantially change how we live and work in the future. That's why books like this become fundamental, since they help us as business leaders to understand how the new approaches should be, which obviously help us to maximize profits and time, but without leaving aside the ethical part of business which is so important. It is a very complete book, with relevant information and above all with a roadmap of how you should start implementing this new technology and above all how this will impact your company.
July 12, 2025
Building Your Private AI is a timely and empowering read for anyone in leadership looking to better understand the possibilities of artificial intelligence without getting lost in technical jargon. The author takes a thoughtful and professional approach, making the subject matter feel accessible, yet impactful. This book radiates clarity and confidence, offering a perspective that feels both innovative and grounded.
It's a resource that encourages leadership rooted in ethics, foresight, and strategy, without ever feeling overwhelming.
It's a resource that encourages leadership rooted in ethics, foresight, and strategy, without ever feeling overwhelming.
July 15, 2025
The book is filled with practical insights and encourages a forward-thinking mindset, especially for those in executive or decision-making roles. It delivers valuable advice on how to adopt AI without compromising integrity or trust, which is a message that feels timely and essential.
While I found the book informative and inspiring, I would have appreciated a little more variety in the examples or perhaps deeper exploration of some of the challenges companies might face in practice. Still, this is a very useful and motivating guide that deserves a solid place on any business leader’s shelf.
While I found the book informative and inspiring, I would have appreciated a little more variety in the examples or perhaps deeper exploration of some of the challenges companies might face in practice. Still, this is a very useful and motivating guide that deserves a solid place on any business leader’s shelf.
July 22, 2025
Comprehensive
Building Your Private AI is an insightful and empowering read that offers business leaders a fresh perspective on how to approach artificial intelligence with responsibility and vision. Daniel Jacobs presents complex ideas in a way that feels clear, structured, and practical, making this book accessible even to those without a deep technical background.
This guide is ideal for those who want to lead with purpose and stay ahead of the curve.
Building Your Private AI is an insightful and empowering read that offers business leaders a fresh perspective on how to approach artificial intelligence with responsibility and vision. Daniel Jacobs presents complex ideas in a way that feels clear, structured, and practical, making this book accessible even to those without a deep technical background.
This guide is ideal for those who want to lead with purpose and stay ahead of the curve.
July 3, 2025
Not what I thought
For some reason I thought this book would serve as a guide for beginners but it is a totally different thing. It was my fault. I love AI but the book is not for an user like me. It’s boring and way too technical.
For some reason I thought this book would serve as a guide for beginners but it is a totally different thing. It was my fault. I love AI but the book is not for an user like me. It’s boring and way too technical.
July 17, 2025
Safe innovation with AI
This book felt very useful and also incredibly relevant to today’s world. As someone who is not a tech expert, I appreciated how the author explained complex ideas in a clear and practical way. What stood out to me most was the idea that it is not just about using artificial intelligence, it is about using it the right way. That means protecting privacy, but even more importantly, thinking about ethics and security. These days, many companies rush to adopt new technologies, but very few stop to consider the risks involved. This book shows that it is possible to innovate without putting people’s data in danger. It made me reflect on how the future of business is not only about what tools we use, but how we choose to use them. I would recommend it to any leader looking to make smarter, more responsible decisions with AI.
This book felt very useful and also incredibly relevant to today’s world. As someone who is not a tech expert, I appreciated how the author explained complex ideas in a clear and practical way. What stood out to me most was the idea that it is not just about using artificial intelligence, it is about using it the right way. That means protecting privacy, but even more importantly, thinking about ethics and security. These days, many companies rush to adopt new technologies, but very few stop to consider the risks involved. This book shows that it is possible to innovate without putting people’s data in danger. It made me reflect on how the future of business is not only about what tools we use, but how we choose to use them. I would recommend it to any leader looking to make smarter, more responsible decisions with AI.
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