How to break the 'AI hype cycle'

9 months ago

Business leaders often fall into an AI hype cycle, leading to failed implementations.
Low AI adoption among employees is a missed opportunity for many organizations.
Four tips for AI fluency: avoid overinvesting in large language models (LLMs), don't let LLM success cloud judgment, explore AI beyond LLMs, and let employees experiment.
Purpose-built AI models are often more effective than one-size-fits-all LLMs for specific tasks.
Akamai uses custom AI models for cybersecurity and internal tools like chatbots and proposal response generators.
Encouraging employee experimentation with AI can lead to innovative solutions without immediate strict oversight.
Companies should focus on solving problems with the right technology, not defaulting to AI without justification.

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