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

December 03, 2025 00:17:40
The Surprising Truth About AI Investments!  95% of GenAI Pilots Failed in First Half of 2025
Silicon Valley Front Row
The Surprising Truth About AI Investments! 95% of GenAI Pilots Failed in First Half of 2025

Dec 03 2025 | 00:17:40

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Hosted By

Steve Ispas

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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