The generative AI gold rush has companies racing to implement the technology, yet Gartner predicts 30% of projects will be abandoned by 2025. The difference between the winners and the $21-million-per-month failures? Knowing when generative AI is the wrong tool entirely. This reality check reveals which use cases actually work, the brutal production costs most demos ignore, and why the smartest companies are shifting strategy. Don't become another expensive cautionary tale, learn how to separate the hype from what actually delivers results.
Build vs. Buy: The Smart CTO's Guide to Launching AI Features Fast
Pressed for an AI demo yet still hunting for talent? In this article we tackle the CTO’s eternal quandary: build an in‑house AI team or embed external experts. Get the reality check on hiring timelines, hidden costs, and why a hybrid “accelerate now, own later” model is winning. Skim the quick‑fire decision framework before your competitors ship first.
Why Most AI Projects Fail (And How to Actually Launch Something That Works)
Up to 80% of AI projects fail, but not for the reason you think. It’s not the models. It’s not the tools. It’s what happens before and after the code that kills most AI initiatives. But a few companies are turning this around with a smarter, faster, more scalable approach that makes AI initiatives succeed. This article breaks down what they’re doing differently.
How Fractional AI Teams Can Accelerate Your Innovation
Under pressure to implement AI but facing a talent shortage? This article reveals how fractional AI teams are becoming the secret weapon for resource-constrained companies. Discover how these embedded machine learning experts can accelerate your innovation, bypass lengthy hiring cycles, and deliver results at a fraction of the cost of building an in-house team. Learn when this approach makes sense, and how it might be the missing piece in your AI strategy.
Accused by AI: Cheating, Plagiarism & Homework Helpers
As AI detection tools increasingly flag innocent students for "robotic writing," we're entering a world where students must defend their genuine authorship against algorithms. Educational institutions face a pivotal choice: continue down a path of surveillance and suspicion, or embrace a future where AI literacy replaces fear with responsible collaboration. This inflection point demands we redefine academic integrity for our world, in which the boundaries between human and machine creativity have become permanently blurred.
Feel Behind on AI? Here Are 8 Practical Ways to Catch Up in 2025
AI adoption has surged to 72% of companies worldwide, yet most struggle to capture full value at scale. This practical guide cuts through the noise to help you identify AI opportunities that truly matter for your business. Learn how to understand the 2025 AI landscape, align AI with high-value product enhancements, leverage generative AI for transformative features, and conduct a data inventory to uncover hidden potential. Don’t get left behind, learn how to start your innovation journey today with this strategic roadmap and join the companies turning their AI dreams into reality.
DeepSeek, Cost-Effective AI, and the Path to AGI: A Conversation with one of Xyonix's Principal Data Scientists
When DeepSeek claimed to have trained a top-tier AI model for a fraction of the usual cost, the tech world took notice—but was it truly a breakthrough, or just clever marketing? With unprecedented transparency and bold promises, DeepSeek challenged the norms of AI development, sparking excitement and skepticism alike. In this article, Xyonix’s Marketing Coordinator, Jessie Dibb, sits down with AI expert Carsten Tusk to cut through the noise, separating fact from hype and unpacking what it means for the future of AI.
Filling in the Gaps: AI-Powered Data Imputation Using Autoencoders
Missing data can disrupt machine learning workflows, but imputation can help fill in the blanks to keep your models on track. Autoencoders, a type of neural network, excel at reconstructing data by learning complex patterns, outperforming traditional methods like random forest imputation. In our experiment on housing data, autoencoders reduced errors by 3-6 times across features, proving their effectiveness in handling intricate feature relationships. This makes them a powerful tool for imputation and beyond, with applications in denoising, feature extraction, and anomaly detection.
Year in Review: 6 Most Listened to Your AI Injection Episodes in 2023
As 2023 draws to an end, we reflect on a year of remarkable growth and insights in artificial intelligence through the lens of Your AI Injection. This year's episodes have been a treasure trove of knowledge, featuring discussions on AI's role in mental health therapy, the evolution of virtual concierges, AI-assisted memory extension, and more. If you're curious about the future of AI and its practical applications, these episodes offer a compelling and informative journey, illuminating AI's potential to reshape various aspects of our lives. Learn more about our top podcasts of the year in this article:
Generative AI and Beyond: Strategies for Directors of Innovation to Thrive
The Director of Innovation plays a crucial role in a company by staying informed about various technological advancements to maintain the company's competitive edge. In 2024, the key focus is generative AI, a technology prevalent in headlines and discussions across various domains, including everyday settings. Learn more about the relevance of AI in trend analysis, opportunity identification, and strategic planning in this article.
Innovate or Die: Utilizing Generative AI to Survive and Thrive in the Modern Business World
AI has rapidly evolved into a daily necessity by 2023, with GPT-4 marking a significant leap in language models and public awareness. This advancement has spurred transformative changes across various sectors, particularly in creative fields. In this era, companies embracing innovation and risk-taking are leading the new AI age, with generative AI emerging as a pivotal tool reshaping business possibilities.
How Autonomous AI Agents are Reshaping Industries and Redefining Expertise
Recent advancements in AI technology have reshaped everyday life and industries, introducing autonomous functionality in products like Tesla's Autopilot and Roomba, and opening up new frontiers in complex problem-solving. This article explores the rapid progression towards a future where AI is not just a tool, but a collaborative force in driving human progress.
Using AI to Predict Influenza, C19 and Other Infectious Disease Rates
AI can be used to generate regional forecasts of infectious disease rates that, in turn, empower government and other leaders to make prudent social distancing and other preemptive modifications. As a case study, we will look at influenza data supplied by the Centers for Disease Control. Our goal is to use ILI data to train a model that will accurately predict future seasonal flu levels.
How to Spot Great AI Opportunities in Your Business
You probably suspect AI can dramatically improve your business, but perhaps you are not sure exactly how -- perhaps you are even worried that a start up or tech company is gunning for your business. Ask yourself two questions: 1. what are the high level business problems that could be transformational if solved and 2. which business problems are feasible to solve with AI to some meaningful degree.