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The Last Mile
A correct answer that never reaches the operator is worth as much as a screen door on a submarine. This Field Note looks at forward-deploying data to the device, three constraints that govern it (latency, deployability, signature management), and why delivery to the tactical edge is the actual product.
Beyond Accuracy
Accuracy and latency can tell us whether an AI system is working, but they do not tell us whether it actually helped the person using it. In this Field Note, we look at operational lift: measuring whether edge AI reduces SOP drift, speeds up correct decisions, and prevents the critical mistakes that matter most.
Notes From Pittsburgh
Unplugged AI began from firsthand frustration with losing access to useful information in disconnected environments, then used Pittsburgh’s Anvil Founder Showcase to refine that experience into a clear story about enabling better decision-making at the edge.
The 99% Accuracy Problem
An early offline RAG test misses a critical passage, revealing how a system can find the right document yet still produce a convincing wrong answer.
Giants in Our Own Backyard
Unplugged AI walked into Carnegie Mellon and Army DEVCOM’s Robotics & AI Conference on home turf and left with validation, pilot opportunities, and partners ready to move.
Fine-Tuning vs. RAG: The One Distinction That Matters
Fine-tuning shapes how a model responds. RAG shapes what it knows. Get that backwards and you'll waste weeks — here's the difference, shown on a model small enough to run in your pocket.
TradeWinds Awardable: What It Means
Unplugged AI has received TradeWinds awardable status. Here's what the designation means for expedited DoD acquisition and why it matters for our customers.
Introducing Unplugged AI
We built an AI system that runs entirely offline and delivers tactical intelligence in under 3 seconds. No cloud required.