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Most AI Products Fail Before They’re Built
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Many AI projects fail to deliver tangible business value despite widespread adoption. The ease of building AI has shifted focus to solving high-quality problems, but organizations often measure success by superficial metrics like feature releases rather than impact on revenue or customer outcomes.

MyDataWork POV — The troubling reality is that AI's accessibility has made it easier to build solutions without ensuring they address meaningful problems. The emphasis on metrics like feature releases or utilization can mislead teams into thinking they're succeeding, while the real value remains elusive. This misalignment risks turning AI into a costly exercise in vanity, rather than a driver of genuine business improvement. The industry needs to focus on solving the right problems rather than any problems.
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