95% of AI Pilots Fail; UK Drops Apple Encryption Demand; US Buys 10% of Intel with Taxpayer Funds

MIT's recent report reveals that a staggering 95% of enterprise generative AI pilot programs fail to deliver results, primarily due to poor execution rather than the quality of the AI models themselves. The study, which involved interviews with 150 leaders and a survey of 350 employees, highlights a significant learning gap in integrating these tools into business operations. Despite the promise of generative AI, most companies are misallocating their budgets, focusing on sales and marketing instead of back-office automation, where the highest returns are found. This disconnect is further exacerbated by outdated IT help desks, which hinder security and efficiency.The UK government has recently backed off its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to user data protected by iCloud encryption, following pressure from U.S. officials. This decision is seen as a win for privacy advocates, but the ongoing clash between governments over data privacy regulations continues to pose challenges for tech companies. The FTC has warned major tech firms against compromising U.S. privacy standards in an effort to comply with foreign regulations, highlighting the complexities of compliance fragmentation that affects customers.In the realm of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced updates to its latest model, GPT-5, aiming to make it more approachable after user feedback indicated a preference for the previous version, GPT-4. Meanwhile, Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched a powerful AI model, DeepSeek v3.1, which challenges the dominance of American companies. Additionally, Elon Musk's XAI has open-sourced its GROK 2.5 model, despite facing controversy over its previous iterations. These developments illustrate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology and the competitive pressures within the industry.The U.S. government has made headlines by purchasing a 10% stake in Intel, investing $8.9 billion in taxpayer money to stabilize the company amid its ongoing struggles. Critics argue that this move represents a shift towards industrial policy rather than traditional capitalism, as the government selects specific companies as winners and losers. This intervention raises questions about the future of the semiconductor market, as government involvement could alter pricing, supply, and vendor strategies. For IT service providers, this situation underscores the importance of diversifying hardware investments and preparing clients for potential market disruptions. Four things to know today 00:00 MIT Finds 95% of GenAI Pilots Fail, While Businesses Overspend on Cloud and Ignore IT Gaps05:08 UK Retreats on Apple Backdoor Demand as FTC Warns Big Tech and OpenAI Lands Federal Deal08:14 GPT-5 Gets a Personality Makeover, DeepSeek Goes Big, Musk Goes Open Source, and Zoom Gives You a Robot Receptionist12:50 U.S. Buys 10% of Intel With $8.9B Investment, Blurring Lines Between Capitalism and Industrial Policy This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:  https://scalepad.com/dave/ https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship  💼 All Our SponsorsMSP Radio is supported by our partners: ABC Solutions · CometBackup · Guardz · HaloPSA · LogMeIn · OpenText · Pax8 · Proofpoint · Rythmz · ScalePad · TimeZest · Transit AI · USecureSupporting the IT services community through insights, analysis, and transparency. 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.