AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models – terms that several years ago would have been relegated to niche groups are now technologies dominating the conversation. Within this context, it’s easy to forget that AI is not a perfected technology – in many ways, the growth of AI flies in the face of established patterns of technological innovation and maturity. In this conversation, we’ll dive into the realities of AI and derivative technologies, the relative state of technological maturity, and lessons learned from early AI adoption.