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pat_k

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6. The hyped ROI will never materialize

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 05:30 PM

13 hrs ago

I've noticed more and more articles about AI failures are focused on "they just didn't do it right" as if the hyped ROI is possible if they get the right "leadership" or right "processes."

How long before the reality that AI is a risky proposition that has more downside than upside risk sinks in?

Seems to me reality is starring them in the face. Our entire economy is basically an all-in bet on AI and instead of backing off, they are doubling down.

July 2025
MIT Study finds that 95% of AI initiatives at companies fail to turn a profit
https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdf

May 2026
81% of Enterprise Technology Leaders Report Production Failures from AI-Generated Code, New Research Shows
https://www.cloudbees.com/newsroom/enterprise-technology-leaders-report-production-failures-from-ai-generated-code

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Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark [View all] riversedge 16 hrs ago OP

Ya think.................. turbinetree 15 hrs ago #1

Now's the time to unionize FakeNoose 15 hrs ago #2

They replaced the wrong people with AI. Should have replaced the idiot execs. Wonder Why 15 hrs ago #3

Firing people from critical jobs isn't a very bright idea. patphil 14 hrs ago #4

Deport AI for stealing our jobs IronLionZion 13 hrs ago #5

The hyped ROI will never materialize pat_k 13 hrs ago #6

Everyone knew this would happen at some point sakabatou 13 hrs ago #7

Unfortunately, this is only temporary. Sooner or later AI will get good enough to replace the engineers permanently. Fil1957 13 hrs ago #8

And nuclear fusion will power our homes and warp drive will be a reality. paleotn 13 hrs ago #10

And what have I been saying for months now. paleotn 13 hrs ago #9

If you want... Maj. Dude 12 hrs ago #11

I always though AI was overrated Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 11 hrs ago #12

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Initech 10 hrs ago #13

I hope they negotiated BIG raises. n/t mtngirl47 9 hrs ago #14

A bit off the mark NBachers 7 hrs ago #15

May this be... 2naSalit 2 hrs ago #16

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