Why AI's Next Leap Isn't Smarter Models, But Smarter Implementation

As frontier AI models become exponentially more expensive with marginal returns for typical tasks, most organizations haven't yet mastered using the capabilities they already have. The real competitive advantage lies in smart workflow design and deployment strategy—well-engineered processes with modest models often outperform expensive ones with poor execution. However, this shift toward AI-driven automation carries a hidden risk: over-reliance on systems nobody fully understands erodes organizational knowledge and control.