Firms Buy AI Tools First, Seek Problems Later
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-07-11
The author points out that many companies buy AI tools before defining business problems, leading to waste of resources. He compares this to the old problem during cloud computing adoption: technology first, problems later. The core point: AI procurement should not start from 'what tools to buy,' but from clarifying business pain points, governance, and use cases.
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