Vendors overstate AI readiness because fear sells, enterprises get burnt on 'AI-washed' systems
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-10-18
Cloud industry analyst David Linthicum argues that vendors systematically overstate enterprise AI readiness because fear sells. What's promised as revolutionary technology often turns out to be 'AI-washed' versions of older systems. Enterprises buying on these false premises get burnt, and he advises buyers to ask tougher questions during procurement.
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