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Tech leaders are shining a light on the overlooked realities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation. 

The key? 

Look beyond initial AI setup c​osts and focus on long-term maintenance and strategic alignment.

Industry insiders like Henry Nash warn that ongoing system updates, data management, and optimization can make or break an AI strategy. 

"Companies must budget for the h​idden c​osts of keeping AI running in production," he advises.

Experts caution against getting swept up in AI hype. 

Tim El-Sheikh, CEO of Nebuli.com, stresses the importance of practical applications:

 "The key is to identify areas where AI can add tangible value, not jump on the bandwagon without a clear plan."

Contrary to popular belief, the future of AI in business is about augmenting h​uman skills, not replacing workers. 

Nash's research shows the highest AI ROI comes from enhancing - not automating - human capabilities. 

For example, in HR, AI can handle routine queries, freeing staff to focus on strategic priorities.

To maximize AI's business impact, experts recommend this step-by-step roadmap:

• Identify specific problems AI can solve

• Assess long-term system c​osts 

• Start with small, manageable projects

• Focus on h​uman-AI collaboration

• Continuously measure and optimize

As Sarah Johnson, CTO of a Fortune 500 company, stated, "This insight is game-changing. We​'re reassessing our entire AI strategy."

Looking ahead, the next five years will be critical. "Companies that navigate AI's complexities—balancing c​ost, effectiveness, and ethics—will emerge as industry leaders," El-Sheikh predicts.

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