Why AI Pilots Fail — And the 5 Patterns That Actually Get to Production

If your AI pilot stalled, you’re in the majority. Not a slim majority. An overwhelming one. The numbers across multiple independent studies all point the same direction: most AI pilots never reach production. The problem usually isn’t the technology. It’s five predictable patterns in how organizations plan, resource, and execute these projects. All five are fixable once you can identify which one you’re dealing with. I gave a presentation on this topic at the NEDME conference in Hillsboro, Oregon.