What we've learned from watching companies spend money on AI — and what you can learn without spending yours.
One person, one AI collaborator, zero vendors. How TrueAICost.com went from idea to live SaaS — and what the experience reveals about AI implementation economics.
Cost AnalysisVendor quotes cover just 20-40% of true implementation costs. We break down where the other 60-80% hides — and how to budget for it.
ResearchRAND and S&P Global data show catastrophic failure rates. We identify the specific patterns that separate successes from expensive failures.
StrategyThe build-vs-buy calculation has changed dramatically. New framework with real cost data to make the right call for your organization.
ManufacturingMES integration, OT/IT convergence, data pipeline costs, and the staffing expenses nobody warns you about. Real numbers from the shop floor.
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