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The Most Underrated AI Practice: Deciding in Advance When to Walk Away
New Gartner and Deloitte surveys show AI is delivering speed but rarely transformational value. The organizations pulling ahead set stopping rules and track cost per outcome before a pilot starts.
Blocking Outside AI Agents Is the Easy Part. Building the Front Door Is the Real Work.
Big U.S. banks have blocked third-party AI agents from moving customer money. That is a sensible pause, but engineering leaders should use it to build a governed front door for agents: distinct identity, narrow scopes, human approval and full audit trails.