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Experimenting with Vertex AI: A Practical Guide from Account Setup to First Model Call

hari@dasarpai.com (Dr. Hari Thapliyaal) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Experimenting with Vertex AI: A Practical Guide from Account Setup to First Model Call
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1. Introduction
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Vertex AI is Google Cloud’s unified AI and machine learning platform. It supports experimentation with Gemini models, open models, partner models, embeddings, image generation, video generation, speech models, custom ML models, and enterprise AI workflows.

Cursor Chat: Architecture, Data Flow & Storage

hari@dasarpai.com (Dr. Hari Thapliyaal) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Cursor Chat: Architecture, Data Flow & Storage
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This document explains how Cursor chat works end-to-end: what happens when you type a message, where data is saved, whether embeddings are used, and how the codebase index fits in.

1. What Happens When You Type in the Chat Window
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When you send a message in Cursor’s chat (Ask, Agent, Composer, Cmd+K, etc.):

Safeguarding PII When Using LLMs in Alternative Investment Banking

hari@dasarpai.com (Dr. Hari Thapliyaal) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Safeguarding PII When Using LLMs in Alternative Investment Banking
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1. Introduction
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The financial services industry—particularly Alternative Investment Banking is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). From parsing complex fund agreements to summarizing investor reports, LLMs promise significant efficiency gains.

AI Hallucinations in BFSI - A Comprehensive Guide

hari@dasarpai.com (Dr. Hari Thapliyaal) — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

AI Hallucinations in the BFSI Domain - A Comprehensive Guide
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Introduction
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. From automated underwriting and fraud detection to client servicing through intelligent chatbots, the adoption of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI has opened new frontiers. However, alongside this innovation lies a subtle but significant risk: AI hallucinations — instances where AI models generate plausible-sounding but factually incorrect or entirely fabricated information.

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Experimenting with Vertex AI: A Practical Guide from Account Setup to First Model Call

Experimenting with Vertex AI: A Practical Guide from Account Setup to First Model Call #

1. Introduction #

Cursor Chat: Architecture, Data Flow & Storage

Cursor Chat: Architecture, Data Flow & Storage #

1. What Happens When You Type in the Chat Window #

Safeguarding PII When Using LLMs in Alternative Investment Banking

Safeguarding PII When Using LLMs in Alternative Investment Banking #

1. Introduction #

AI Hallucinations in BFSI - A Comprehensive Guide

AI Hallucinations in the BFSI Domain - A Comprehensive Guide #

Introduction #

Experimenting with Vertex AI: A Practical Guide from Account Setup to First Model Call
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1. Introduction
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Cursor Chat: Architecture, Data Flow & Storage
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1. What Happens When You Type in the Chat Window
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Safeguarding PII When Using LLMs in Alternative Investment Banking
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1. Introduction
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AI Hallucinations in the BFSI Domain - A Comprehensive Guide
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Introduction
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