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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 11 MIN

Episode 18: Why Most AI Projects Fail

from The Digital Edge Podcast · host Françoise Lamotte and Dominik Muggli

In this episode of the Digital Edge podcast, hosts Dominik and Françoise dive into the reasons behind the high failure rates of AI projects. They discuss critical challenges, including the lack of skilled resources in small to medium-sized enterprises, the disconnect between business needs and technical development, and the overhype of AI capabilities by vendors. Additional hurdles include poor data quality and unrealistic expectations from leadership. The hosts also share practical solutions, such as focusing on real business use cases, ensuring proper data preparation, starting small with well-defined projects, and leveraging external expertise. Tune in to learn how organizations can overcome these obstacles and improve their AI adoption success rate!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 31, 2026

In this episode of the Digital Edge podcast, hosts Dominik and Françoise dive into the reasons behind the high failure rates of AI projects. They discuss critical challenges, including the lack of skilled resources in small to medium-sized enterprises, the disconnect between business needs and technical development, and the overhype of AI capabilities by vendors. Additional hurdles include poor data quality and unrealistic expectations from leadership. The hosts also share practical solutions, such as focusing on real business use cases, ensuring proper data preparation, starting small with well-defined projects, and leveraging external expertise. Tune in to learn how organizations can overcome these obstacles and improve their AI adoption success rate!

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