Wrappers and snakeoil ideas seem to be winning more deals
Summary
The article argues that companies making bold AI promises and selling 'wrappers' are winning more deals than those focusing on hard engineering problems like data quality, governance, and enterprise integrations, reflecting a market that rewards hype over substance.
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