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Bound the workflow
A workflow with a clear start, input, and output is much easier to evaluate than a general-purpose chatbot. It also gives the business team a realistic way to judge whether the AI is helping.
Brief
AI value starts with the workflow, not the model
The highest-value AI programs reduce friction in a repeated workflow before they introduce more autonomy.
AcquityNode AI Practice2026-05-084 min read
Many AI efforts stall because teams buy into the model first and work backward. Better results come from identifying the repetitive task, the quality bar, and the review threshold before choosing the model stack.
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Keep humans in the loop where judgment matters
The most effective implementations do not remove people from the process entirely. They remove the low-value repetitive steps and leave the judgment calls to the right operators.
Key takeaways
Three ideas to carry into your next project
- Choose bounded workflows with measurable outcomes.
- Define review steps before expanding autonomy.
- Measure latency, quality, and cost together.
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