The Real Cost of AI
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In this special issue, we examine the real cost of AI as enterprises move from pilots to production. Sustainable AI success demands more than cutting-edge models — it requires clear ROI, smart infrastructure choices, and tight cost controls.
We explore the financial trade-offs of proprietary vs. open-source solutions, the growing appeal of smaller task-specific models, and how deployment strategies — from cloud to hybrid —impact cost and performance. Hidden expenses, like inefficient prompt engineering or poor orchestration, are also coming to light.
Through real-world case studies and expert insights, we reveal how leaders are rethinking everything from architecture to metrics. AI is no longer just an innovation driver — it’s a strategic asset that must prove its value at scale.
Aliyah Mohammed
Associate Managing Editor
From pilot to profit: The real path to scalable, ROI-positive AI
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