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CTO Warns of 'AI Washing' Amidst True Adoption Surge

5/2/2025

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John Fitzpatrick, CTO of Nitro, raises a red flag on "AI washing," where businesses inflate their AI capabilities for hype. He reveals a staggering 779% surge in AI mentions during earnings calls, as startups repackage old features as AI, jeopardizing customer privacy. Meanwhile, true AI adoption is on the rise as companies discover its real potential.

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John Fitzpatrick, CTO of Nitro, raises a red flag on "AI washing," where businesses inflate their AI capabilities for hype. He reveals a staggering 779% surge in AI mentions during earnings calls, as startups repackage old features as AI, jeopardizing customer privacy. Meanwhile, true AI adoption is on the rise as companies discover its real potential.