Every December, tech leaders step back to do two things at once: take stock of what shipped this year, and decide what’s worth scaling next year. In 2025, the answer to that second question often includes generative AI. Not because it’s trendy, but because teams have...
When baseball met artificial intelligence, Distillery was behind the build. On September 6, 2025, the Oakland Ballers hosted the first-ever fully AI-managed professional baseball game. In a groundbreaking showcase, every strategic gametime decision, from lineups to...
Why “answering questions” isn’t enough In most enterprises, conversational AI starts with pilots. A chatbot can answer simple questions, summarize content, or provide quick insights. It’s a helpful step forward, but limited. At scale, teams don’t just need answers....
Why chatbot demos impress, but rarely scale For many enterprises, AI exploration begins with a proof-of-concept. An LLM queries a dataset in plain English, the answers look sharp, and the demo sparks excitement about what’s possible. But when the same approach is...
You shouldn’t have to wait days for answers your team needs right now. And yet, that’s still the norm. Even with all the advances in cloud data warehouses, BI tools, and AI platforms, getting from question to answer still involves friction. Maybe someone...
As we close out 2024, it’s time to reflect on the year’s most significant tech trends and challenges, drawing insights from our team at Distillery. This year saw a dramatic shift in how businesses approach technology, particularly with the rise of AI. For many...
