Why Generative AI Projects Fail
Computerworld, Monday, September 8th, 2025
Your weekly round-up of the questions asked by readers of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, and Network World offers details about why generative AI projects fail and why AI coding tools may be a poor investment. But don't worry: AI is going to transform your business.
This week, an exercise in separating truth from hype.
I am old enough to remember when generative AI (genAI) was the best thing since sliced bread - destined to solve any and all problems. But CIO.com recently reported that inconsistent results, hallucinations, and a lack of use cases tolerant to inaccuracies have sent generative AI into a downward hype cycle.