AI History & Capability Reality Check: What Actually Works in Business
Cut through AI vendor hype to understand what actually works in business today. Learn AI evolution from rule-based systems to agents, assess real capabilities vs marketing claims, and make informed technology decisions.
What We Covered
AI evolution timeline: from rule-based systems (1980s) to autonomous agents (2024+)
Four-level AI maturity framework: rule-based → pattern recognition → language processing → autonomous agents
Capability reality check: what AI can do reliably vs marketing hype vs future possibilities
Business application assessment: legal, financial, and customer service AI limitations
Strategic planning framework: realistic 1-year, 3-year, and 5+ year AI development expectations
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