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Research-Backed Guide

TOP 10 AI MISTAKES

(AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)

95% of AI projects fail. Here are the most common errors backed by research from MIT, RAND, Gartner, and BCG—and the fixes that put you in the 5% that succeed.

95%95%
of GenAI pilots fail to deliver P&L impact
TOP 10 AI MISTAKES

Why AI Projects Fail

Research from MIT, RAND, Gartner, and BCG reveals a consistent pattern: AI projects fail not because of technology limitations, but because of organizational missteps. Understanding these failure modes is the first step to avoiding them.

95%

of GenAI pilots fail to deliver P&L impact

MIT NANDA 2025

80%

of AI projects fail (2x traditional IT)

RAND 2024

30%

abandoned after proof of concept

Gartner 2024

74%

struggle to scale AI value

BCG 2024

The 5% of AI projects that succeed share a common approach: they start with workflows not tools, validate before scaling, and involve their people from day one. These aren't technology problems—they're organizational ones.