Common AI automation mistakes
Most failed automations fail for ordinary reasons. Knowing them in advance saves time and money.
Automating a broken process
If the manual process is unclear, automating it makes the confusion faster. Write down the steps and fix them first.
Trying to do too much at once
Broad projects stall. Start with one narrow workflow, prove it, then expand.
No review step
AI makes mistakes. Anything customer-facing or costly needs a person checking, at least at first. See human-in-the-loop AI.
Skipping testing
Test with real examples, including messy ones, before going live.
Ignoring data and privacy
Know where data goes and who can see it before connecting any system.
No owner after launch
Workflows break when apps change. Decide who watches and fixes them.
Common questions
What is the safest first project?
Something frequent, well defined, and low risk, with a person reviewing output.
How do I know it is working?
Pick a measure before you start, such as time saved or response time, and compare.
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