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EP 597: Do 95% of AI Pilots Fail? Why You Should Ignore MIT’s Viral New AI “Study”

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Aug 26, 2025
Dive into the debate surrounding a viral MIT study claiming 95% of AI pilots fail. Discover how the methodology behind this study is flawed and misleading. The hosts dissect its impact on AI adoption and the dangers of sensationalized headlines. Learn why this study reflects more promotional bias than solid research, and hear insights on the real ROI of AI investments. They stress the importance of critically evaluating studies rather than accepting them at face value.
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INSIGHT

Don’t Trust Sensational AI Headlines

  • The MIT study's headline claim that 95% of AI pilots fail is wrong and sensationalized.
  • Jordan Wilson calls the study itself a failure and urges skepticism toward the media narrative.
ANECDOTE

Host's Research And Journalism Background

  • Jordan explains his background as a former journalist and researcher who reviewed thousands of studies.
  • He uses that experience to justify his critique of the MIT report's methodology and conclusions.
INSIGHT

Small Sample, Big Claim Mismatch

  • The MIT study relied heavily on tiny qualitative samples: 52 interviews and 153 surveyed leaders.
  • Jordan argues those numbers are far too small to support a 95% failure claim.
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