AI shortcuts can turn into detours and dead ends
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AI shortcuts can turn into detours and dead ends
NICKIE SHOBEIRY
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED MAY 7, 2026
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AI can help startups to accelerate, but business leaders should be mindful that gaining efficiencies isn’t always as direct as the hype suggests.
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