Alina Kukarina on why AI transformation begins before choosing the technology
THE SO WHAT
The fact that nearly 40% of companies tracking AI cost savings see less than expected underscores that the blocker is operating model, not tooling. Before you pilot another copilot, clarify which decisions you want to change, who owns them, and how you’ll measure impact—or you’ll just add another dashboard to ignore.
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