The AI and Software Leaders' Guide: Mastering AI, Data and Software Strategy. January '25.
Welcome to Grape Up 's AI and Software Leaders' Guide. In this edition, we’re covering the latest in automotive software, from AI-driven vehicle tech at CES 2025 to building a companion Android app for AAOS 14.
We also look at how businesses track LLM performance, why AI adoption in finance is still low, and the key legal and regulatory issues to influence AI and automotive in 2025.
Let’s get started!
AI and software take the driver’s seat at CES 2025
This year’s CES put the spotlight on AI-driven vehicle tech. Smarter assistants, real-time navigation, and in-car personalization are making driving more intuitive and connected.
We break down the key innovations and what they mean for the industry. Get the full recap here.
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Control HVAC and retrieve camera images with AAOS 14
Adjust the temperature, retrieve camera images, and interact with your vehicle’s systems - right from your smartphone. Learn how to build an Android companion app that connects to a car running AAOS 14, sends commands over Wi-Fi, and communicates with the VHAL’s HTTP server.
Check the step-by-step guide.
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Is your LLM really getting it right? Measure and track with Ragas & Langfuse
How well does your LLM actually perform? Tracking accuracy, relevance, and correctness is crucial, but manual evaluation is impractical at scale.
We walk you through using Ragas to assess responses and Langfuse to monitor metrics in real time. Learn how to set up an automated evaluation pipeline, visualize performance, and fine-tune your models efficiently.
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What’s happening in the tech world
Regulatory issues for the automotive industry in 2025. From data privacy and emissions rules to trade policies and supply chain laws, new regulations are affecting the industry in the US, UK, and EU. See the key legal challenges for the year ahead.
Legal must-knows for AI implementation in business. Integrating AI comes with regulatory and contractual risks, including data privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and governance. Clear policies, secure procurement, and responsible use are essential to avoid pitfalls. Find out more.
AI adoption in Financial Planning and Analysis remains low despite growing interest. Only 23% of FP&A professionals use AI, with most still relying on spreadsheets. Concerns over expertise, data security, and unclear ROI continue to slow adoption. Read the full report.
CES 2025: Industry leaders share their biggest takeaways. AI-driven experiences, smart homes, robotics, and in-car entertainment took center stage at CES 2025. Experts from VML, FCB, DDB, and more weigh in on the trends that will matter most this year. Check their key insights.
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News from the Grape Up Group
A strong start to 2025 for Addepto! The company has been recognized as the Best AI Consulting Company 2024 - Poland by Innovation In Business at the 2024 Technology Innovator Awards.
Adding to the momentum, Addepto has also been named one of the top AI development companies of 2025 by MobileAppDaily.
Congratulations!
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Stay tuned for more insights, updates, and opportunities in our next issue!