AI Knowhow Build vs. Buy in the AI Era
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Oct 27, 2025 The age-old debate of build versus buy takes on new urgency in the AI landscape. Discover why vendor-led projects often triumph, driven by focused problem-solving. Insights from new MIT research reveal critical strategies for success, emphasizing human ingenuity over mere technology. Dive into the revolutionary implications of faster, smarter models for professionals, and learn how to align solutions with business needs. Lastly, our hosts stress that the key to AI implementation lies in starting with the problem, not the technology itself!
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AI Spending Is Now Foundational
- AI infrastructure spending is becoming foundational, not experimental, and will reshape business at scale.
- Success depends on pairing AI investments with human capital and integrating tools into real work flows.
Start With The Problem, Not Technology
- Start with a clear business problem before choosing build or buy for AI projects.
- Define measurable ROI and pick meaty problems that can prove value, not toy experiments.
Compound Intelligence Beats Binary Choices
- The key metric for AI choices is how quickly you can compound organizational intelligence.
- Buying often gives faster value but creates vendor dependencies you must manage.
