MIT Report: 95% of Generative AI Pilots in Companies Fail to Drive Revenue
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Summary
A new MIT report reveals that 95% of generative AI pilot programs in companies are failing to achieve rapid revenue growth, with only 5% showing measurable impact. The study highlights a disparity in success between companies that purchase AI tools and those that build them internally.
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There’s a stark difference in success rates between companies that purchase AI tools from vendors and those that build them internally.
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