It seems like all startups today are eager to have an AI/machine learning (ML) strategy. But do they really need one?
Opinion
October 28, 2021
Dear startups: before you worry about AI, do data right
Many startups think AI can make their products pop, but often they need to focus on their data instead
4 min read
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