Building In-House AI Agents Isn't Worth It
IgorCarron · x · 2026-07-11
The author critiques an article for misleading readers into thinking that non-technical organizations can build mature AI Agent products in-house with a clear ROI.
Citing LightOn's experience since 2020, they argue that companies not primarily focused on this lack the capacity to build sufficient technical complexity, making it hard to show clear returns to the board. Buying products from specialized companies like LightOn is a better way to avoid getting bogged down in soon-to-be-obsolete technical details.
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