The AI hype has created an expectation that the technology can solve everything. Reality is different. AI excels in specific, narrow problems – pattern recognition, forecasting, classification. But for broader, more complex challenges, traditional methods are often both cheaper and more effective.
At Stormyran, we always start with an honest assessment: Is AI really the right solution for your problem? We only implement AI where it demonstrably outperforms alternative methods. That means we sometimes recommend simpler solutions – because our goal is to solve your problem, not to sell AI projects.
Where AI Actually Makes a Difference
The most successful AI implementations share common traits: a clearly scoped problem, sufficient quality data, and measurable success criteria. Document classification, demand forecasting, anomaly detection in transaction data – these are examples of well-defined use cases where AI consistently delivers.
We've seen far too many AI projects fail because they tried to solve problems that were too broad. Our experience shows that success comes from scoping narrowly, focusing, and iterating. Start small, validate quickly, scale what works.