The Surprising Truth About AI Investments! 95% of GenAI Pilots Failed in First Half of 2025

Silicon Valley Front Row

Dec 03 2025 | 00:17:40

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Show Notes

MIT found that most generative AI projects didn't succeed as intended. This is due to zero return on investment, and resistance to 'friction.'

Chapters
Intro and haircuts
AI hairstylist and barber?
MIT study on GenAI pilot failure
Verification tax
Psychiatrist testimony on LLM's
Friction, time, and effort
David's wooden board and 'barriers to entry'
Comments from viewers
Questions for viewers

Link:
https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdf

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