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Notes on production AI.

Field notes on moving AI initiatives from opportunity to production — delivery, adoption, evaluation and measurement.

AI transformation vs AI washing: how to tell the difference

Most 'AI initiatives' ship a demo and stall. Here's how to spot real transformation - and the five signals that separate durable AI programs from theatre.

By Joshua O'Grady · Co-Founder, Arktika

February 4, 2026 · 7 min read

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