IBM: Enterprise AI Development – Obstacles and Opportunities
A survey of 1,063 US enterprise AI developers revealed significant skills gaps—especially in generative AI—and challenges from a lack of standardized processes and trusted, easy-to-integrate tools, with ongoing concerns about AI agents’ trustworthiness and compliance.
IBM: Enterprise AI Development – Obstacles and Opportunities
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The Morning Consult survey of 1,063 US enterprise AI developers reveals key challenges and opportunities in the field. Significant skill gaps exist, particularly in generative AI, and developers cite a lack of standardized processes and trusted tools as major obstacles.
The survey highlights the importance of ease of use and integration in AI development tools, despite these qualities being rare. Finally, while AI agents are widely explored, concerns remain about trustworthiness and compliance.
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