Breaking Down AI Hype vs. Reality | AI Lab | Drew and Pete

AI is no longer theory—it’s here, changing how businesses run every day.In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore how companies are actually using AI, the wins they’re seeing, and the pitfalls leaders should avoid. From real-world experiments to enterprise adoption, this conversation cuts through the hype and gets into the lessons that matter.You’ll learn:✔️ What separates successful AI projects from wasted pilots✔️ Why adoption is as much about people as technology✔️ The role of prompts, workflows, and context in AI output✔️ Predictions for how AI will shape the next 12–18 monthsChapters:(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered with Drew and Pete(01:16) The Current State of AI Adoption(04:03) Why Prompts and Workflows Matter More Than Tools(07:42) Breaking Down AI Hype vs. Reality(11:18) Real-World Use Cases Driving Business Growth(15:44) The Human Side of AI Adoption: People + Process(20:09) Where AI Pilots Fail (and How to Avoid It)(24:27) Predictions for AI in the Next 12–18 Months(28:53) Closing Thoughts: Using AI for Real Business Value#AILabUnfiltered #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #AIInnovation #Automation #CityInnovations