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pat_k

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6. The hyped ROI will never materialize

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 05:30 PM

Yesterday

I've noticed more and more articles about AI failures are focused on "they just didn't do it right" as if the hyped ROI is possible if they get the right "leadership" or right "processes."

How long before the reality that AI is a risky proposition that has more downside than upside risk sinks in?

Seems to me reality is starring them in the face. Our entire economy is basically an all-in bet on AI and instead of backing off, they are doubling down.

July 2025
MIT Study finds that 95% of AI initiatives at companies fail to turn a profit
https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdf

May 2026
81% of Enterprise Technology Leaders Report Production Failures from AI-Generated Code, New Research Shows
https://www.cloudbees.com/newsroom/enterprise-technology-leaders-report-production-failures-from-ai-generated-code

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Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark [View all] riversedge Yesterday OP

Ya think.................. turbinetree Yesterday #1

Now's the time to unionize FakeNoose Yesterday #2

They replaced the wrong people with AI. Should have replaced the idiot execs. Wonder Why Yesterday #3

Firing people from critical jobs isn't a very bright idea. patphil Yesterday #4

Deport AI for stealing our jobs IronLionZion Yesterday #5

The hyped ROI will never materialize pat_k Yesterday #6

Everyone knew this would happen at some point sakabatou Yesterday #7

Unfortunately, this is only temporary. Sooner or later AI will get good enough to replace the engineers permanently. Fil1957 Yesterday #8

And nuclear fusion will power our homes and warp drive will be a reality. paleotn Yesterday #10

This is not nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion does not exist. AI does, and is already replacing people. Like any other Fil1957 11 hrs ago #23

The gains are slowing down, not speeding up Random Boomer 14 hrs ago #18

Nobody knows what intelligence is yet. hunter 13 hrs ago #19

I don't agree. However if you were to replace the word "intelligence" with the word "consciosness", I would agree 100% Fil1957 11 hrs ago #24

And what have I been saying for months now. paleotn Yesterday #9

If you want... Maj. Dude Yesterday #11

Maybe some newer ones.... Delarage 14 hrs ago #17

I always though AI was overrated Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday #12

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Initech Yesterday #13

I hope they negotiated BIG raises. n/t mtngirl47 Yesterday #14

A bit off the mark NBachers 23 hrs ago #15

May this be... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #16

I foresee a day when AI purposely builds unsafe vehicles mdbl 13 hrs ago #20

AI does not think. It does not reason. It has no intelligence. Bluetus 11 hrs ago #21

Fix Or Rehire Daily pstokely 11 hrs ago #22

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