SMRTR AIOct 14, 2025LogRocket

The real cost of overpromising on AI and what to do instead

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Companies face serious consequences when overpromising on AI capabilities, as shown by Builder.ai's collapse after falsely claiming AI automation while using manual offshore labor, and Apple's delayed Apple Intelligence features. Product managers should establish clear communication between marketing and product teams, push back diplomatically on unrealistic promises, and build cultures of predictable delivery to maintain customer trust.

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