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When a Chinese startup built a world-class AI model for $6 million while competitors spent $100 million, it didn't just shake the tech industry—it revealed something fundamental about how we price risk and allocate resources.

Discussing the inevitable shift towards prompt engineering in the actuarial profession and how to adapt to the new AI-driven workflow.

Exploring the shift from passive AI prompts to autonomous agent delegation in actuarial workflows. Why persistence and methodical execution matter more than just being 'smarter'.

Explore the quiet evolution of actuarial work from Excel spreadsheets to modern API-driven platforms. Discover how speed, integration, and governance are reshaping the profession.

A framework for understanding where GenAI fits in actuarial work: The Language Layer vs. The Model Layer vs. The Judgment Layer.

A practical guide for actuaries using GenAI: The Ask-Verify-Refine workflow, verification checklists, and how to treat AI like a junior analyst.

Understand the critical limitations of GenAI in actuarial work: why it fails at math, struggles with specific assumptions, and lacks necessary judgment.

Learn where GenAI actually adds value in daily actuarial tasks: reading contracts, summarizing results, and explaining technical concepts.

Discover why I started Sutra - an actuarial blog exploring the intersection of actuarial science, AI, and technology. Join me on this journey of sharing insights and sparking curiosity.